Measures have been taken to protect New Zealand's Covid-19 immunisation programme amid reports of vaccine theft and sabotage overseas, the Ministry of Health says. And in Florida a man recently named "Paramedic of the Year" was arrested last month after helping a supervisor steal Covid-19 vaccines meant for first responders, police said. They were aware of incidents overseas of vaccine theft and sabotage, a Ministry of Health spokeswoman told the Herald. "Vaccine security is an important priority and this is even more critical with the high-profile nature of the Covid-19 vaccine." "We're taking all steps possible to protect the safety of our Covid-19 immunisation programme here in New Zealand.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2021 22:07 UTC