18 Dec 2020

Covid-19: Any Kiwi who wants one will be able to get vaccine

From Morning Report, 7:37 am on 18 December 2020

The government says every New Zealander who wants one can get a Covid-19 vaccine, starting midway throught 2021.

It has pre-purchased a further two vaccines - 7.6 million doses will come from AstraZeneca - enough for 3.8 million people, and 10.72 million doses from Novavax - enough for 5.36 million people.

The government will also provide $75 million of aid to ensure its neighbours in the Pacific get access to vaccines for Covid-19.

To discuss the government's plans for the vaccine, Susie Ferguson speaks to the College of GP's Pacific Chapter chairman Dr Api Talemaitoga and vaccinologist Dr Helen Petousis-Harris.