Coronavirus Latest News
Ardern unveils New Zealand Covid vaccine deals as economy rebounds
Prime minister says 15m courses secured from four providers as part of country’s largest ever immunisation programme
New Zealand has ordered 15m courses of Covid-19 vaccine from four providers as the country approaches the end of 2020 on a promising note, with a recovering economy and plans to open numerous travel corridors in the new year.
On Thursday, the prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, confirmed the treatment would be free for everyone, with health workers and border officials prioritised. The vaccine will be made available in the second quarter of next year.
Read the original article at The Guardian