Ministry guidelines say vaccinators should "expect" to get six doses from a vial. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Ministry of Health has requested a quote for 6 million new syringes for the Covid-19 vaccine, with a requirement that 3 million arrive by the end of this month. Ministry guidelines say vaccinators should "expect" to get six doses from a vial. The ministry wants the remaining 3 million syringes to arrive by the end of September. The pace is set to continue ramping up with the Government administering 5.4 million doses by the first week of October.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 01, 2021 21:09 UTC