Video / NZ HeraldThe Government rejected expert advice to give higher vaccine priority to Māori and Pacific peoples aged 50-64, and to those in residential care, including the imprisoned, the homeless and the addicted. He said 40,000 vaccine doses were provided for Māori and Pacific health providers for group 2, to be used for older Māori and Pasifika cared for by whānau. Jansen noted that Cabinet was advised to do this alongside prioritising Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over. The Cabinet paper also said group 2 should be expanded beyond those in aged residential care to include all those in long-term residential care settings. Photo / Mark MitchellCabinet decided to only expand group 2 to those in long-term residential care homes, including disability residential homes.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2021 17:01 UTC