Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says today's vaccinations of our dedicated border staff marks a significant step forward in the fight against Covid-19. On Monday, border workers in Wellington will start to receive the vaccine, followed by those workers in Christchurch on Wednesday. The remaining general public vaccinations are expected to begin in the second half of 2021. Frontline workers vaccinations will mostly take place in their usual workplace such as MIQ facilities. "I work in a number of health networks in South Auckland and I have to say Maori health workers are poised.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 20, 2021 00:17 UTC