Aucklanders must be prioritised for the Covid vaccine because they are at "greater risk" than any other region, Mayor Phil Goff says. People living in Auckland were at a greater risk of catching the virus than those Kiwis living in other parts of the country. "We need the vaccine roll-out to be prioritised in Auckland to help avoid future lockdowns, protect jobs and incomes and ensure Auckland can play its role in supporting the national economic recovery." Goff said within Auckland, those living in South Auckland needed to be up to get the vaccine first and foremost. Goff said he welcomed the indication from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that South Auckland would be prioritised.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2021 21:03 UTC