Covid 19 coronavirus: About 12,700 frontline workers have received vaccine - 21 refused
12 Mar, 2021 08:20 PM
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Twenty-one frontline workers have refused the Covid-19 jab, three weeks into the vaccine rollout programme.
The head of Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ), Brigadier Jim Bliss, confirmed the figures after anecdotal reports more than a week ago of staff refusing the jab.
A total of 12,709 of the 15,200-strong workforce in MIQ facilities and at the border have so far received the vaccine.
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Brigadier Bliss told RNZ staff have a right to refuse the vaccine, but there are ramifications. We go through an education process and we also have a discussion with their employer about the next steps for them and that s a further conversation with the worker.
Welcoming the guests, AIA president Narendrabhai Bhana paid tribute to the work and ethos of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi after whom the centre is named. Mahatma Gandhi Centre is appropriately named after one the most respected personalities in India, Mahatma Gandhi, Bhana said.
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Auckland Indian Association president Narendra Bhana welcomes guests at the India Day celebrations at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre. I am honoured to say that this organisation is not only named after this greatest personality, but it also operates on his principles, respect, integrity, honesty, and transparency. This organisation has been scandal-free for 100 years, which we should all be proud of.
India’s envoy keen on invigorating diaspora-diplomacy to deepen bilateral relations with NZ Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Sandeep Singh
High Commissioner of India Muktesh Pardeshi, who has demonstrated a penchant for stepping-up engagement with Indian diaspora at multiple levels, is unfazed by Covid-related global disruptions and remains optimistic about the role that Indian diaspora can play in transforming bilateral relations with New Zealand.
Mr Pardeshi was speaking at the recently held India-Day event at Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Auckland to commemorate centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association – one of the oldest Indian community organizations.
“Globally, we have more than 30 million people of Indian origin living in different countries. Our diaspora is an extended family. As high achievers, people of Indian origin are enhancing the prestige of India. We welcome our diaspora to remain connected with India and contribute to the achievemen