31 Aug 2021

Covid-19: Couple possibly given saline injection says they have been given run around

From Morning Report, 7:46 am on 31 August 2021

A couple who may have got a saline injection instead of the Pfizer vaccine still don't know if they need a booster shot and say they've been getting the run around from health officials.

RNZ last week revealed the Ministry could not rule out that five people may have been give a low or no dose on 12 July at the Highbrook Vaccination Clinic in Auckland.

After the story broke, the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said all 732 people vaccinated that day would be contacted within 24 hours.

Here's political reporter Charlie Dreaver with the latest details.