"It means finding those people, having that conversation." On vaccinations for 5-11 year olds, Bloomfield said he was still waiting for more information from Pfizer on that.Īsked about vaccine hesitancy, Ardern said in many cases it was not anti-vax sentiment, but people who had concerns that needed to be addressed. It was hard to predict at which point it would top out, given most vaccinations were now walk-ins rather than booked.Īsked if the Government would provide other vaccines for those who did not want Pfizer, Bloomfield said advice was still being worked through on an alternative for those who refused the mRNA vaccines.Īrdern said work was underway to ensure those vaccinated overseas could have that recognised here. The double dose levels would follow about a month after that. He said 90 per cent was a "milestone" but "we do not intend to stop there."īloomfield said they hoped for Auckland to soon hit the 90 per cent milestone for first doses. "It reminded us all we are still a team, if we have a job to do we will rally to do it."ĭirector general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the campaign to get vaccination rates up had been effective. ![]() ![]() When will Auckland hit 90 per cent?Īrdern says Super Saturday's 130,000 vax result was extraordinary and thanked all of those who took in it.
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