Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed New Zealand will need to have a certain level of Covid-19 herd immunity before border restrictions are significantly altered. Speaking to media this morning, Ardern said the Government was still working through its immunisation strategy, which is centred around a Covid-19 vaccine. But Ardern said New Zealand's goal is to be at a certain level of immunity before the Government considers changing its border restrictions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins during the post-Cabinet press conference in the Beehive theatrette. Photo / Mark MitchellBut he said some form of travel restrictions would likely remain in place for the next year to 18 months.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 23, 2020 22:45 UTC