By RNZThe Government has granted the Covid-19 vaccine suppliers Pfizer and BioNTech indemnity from any claims that may arise from use of the vaccine. Indemnities may also be granted to the other suppliers of Covid-19 vaccines that New Zealand has secured. He notified the House of the Pfizer and BioNTech indemnity on November 22, after granting it on October 5. Indemnity may also be granted to the other suppliers of Covid-19 vaccines, although that has not happened yet. The United Kingdom has also granted indemnity to Pfizer and BioNTech, and their vaccination campaign is well under way.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 24, 2021 19:20 UTC