We need to continue working towards high vaccination goals
We need to continue working towards high vaccination goals
13 October 2021
The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports Counties Manukau DHB modelling predicts at least a thousand Covid-19 cases a week in South Auckland, if border and public health restrictions are lifted.
That's even with a 90 per cent vaccination rate.
Otago University immunologist Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu says recent Pacific-tailored vaccination events have built trust and reduced barriers for people.
She says we need more of the these types of equity approaches - with the Pacific community, Pacific health workforce and Pacific providers all working together.
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