New Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark MitchellBy Jake McKee of RNZHealth professionals are expecting a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be less popular in its uptake. A second booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50, as well as health, aged-care and disability workers over the age of 30. A number of eligible people on the streets of Wellington wanted the fourth dose but did not know it was available. He suggested decisions around that could wait until officials saw what the actual fourth dose uptake was like.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2022 01:46 UTC