New Zealand's initial elimination approach to Covid-19 has significantly decreased the risk of hospitalisation and death. Now experts say we need to find the right mix of measures to limit infection and reinfection.
The new Covid-19 vaccine for under-5s at risk of severe disease should be considered for all children in the age group given their high infection rate, a epidemiologist says.
A Covid-19 vaccine is now available for under five-year-olds with health complications in New Zealand.
The Ministry of Health said children aged between 6