Leading epidemiologist Sir David Skegg says New Zealand has been "let down by its allies" in its fight to eliminate Covid-19. The United Kingdom had a great vaccination rollout, with 84 per cent of adults having antibodies from vaccination or past infection. Strategies need to recognise Māori communityDr Maia Brewerton said in terms of the Māori response, it was important the strategies and vaccination rollout recognised community. The rollout needed to be dynamic, adapt where needed, especially to reach out to the marginalised and vulnerable. The Pasifika perspectiveDr Api Talemaitoga said equity needed to be at the heart of the vaccination rollout.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 11, 2021 21:08 UTC