Nicholas Jones is an investigative reporter at the New Zealand HeraldHealth officials leading Covid-19 vaccination efforts across Auckland did not want the rollout paused because of the level 4 lockdown, the Herald understands. The pause of up to 48 hours gives officials time to further consider potential changes, she said, including drive-through vaccination. Other vaccinations continue under lockdownMeanwhile, health providers have been urged to continue other vaccinations under level 4. "Childhood vaccination rates are diving in many countries which are disrupted by Covid. If we drop our immunisation coverage we are at high risk of measles when we ease up on the border restrictions."

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2021 22:51 UTC