By RNZThe Government's pre-purchase deal for a Covid-19 vaccine is a "well-judged commitment", Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods says. The Government announced it has reached a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 1.5 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for 750,000 people. The agreement comes as part of the Covid-19 vaccine strategy, which also includes contributions to the global COVAX Facility that could provide up to 50 per cent of New Zealand's needs. Woods said the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine was well advanced, with around 28,000 people involved in trials in 120 sites around the world. Woods said the Government is committed to securing the vaccine for both New Zealand and its Pacific partners.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2020 21:21 UTC