The second person who died overnight yesterday had been admitted to Auckland City Hospital because of their Covid infection. As of yesterday, 89 per cent of Kiwis were fully vaccinated, with 94 per cent having had at least one dose of the vaccine. Northland, at 80.2 per cent, fully vaccinated needs to vaccinate 15,747 more people to reach 90 per cent, while Tairāwhiti, on 80.8 per cent double-dosed, has 3874 to go. Among eligible Māori, only 74 per cent are fully vaccinated, which has raised concerns in some parts of the country. To leave Auckland, travellers must be either fully vaccinated, or have proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of arriving at the boundary.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 11, 2021 03:10 UTC