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.
India-Day celebration marks beginning of centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
India Day celebrations held on Saturday, February 13, at Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Auckland marked the beginning of centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association – arguably one of the oldest Indian community organisations in New Zealand.
The event which was hosted by Auckland Indian Association in partnership with the Indian High Commission and in close collaboration with other Auckland Indian Diaspora organisations witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of community members.
The star-studded celebrations saw several cultural performances such as music, dance, and speeches by dignitaries on the Association s work in the community and followed by dinner for invited guests.
India Day event to launch centenary celebrations of Auckland Indian Association Inc. Thursday, February 11, 2021 Rizwan Mohammad
The India Day event by Auckland Indian Association Inc. on Saturday, February 13 at Mahatma Gandhi Centre will launch the centenary celebrations of the Association which was already delayed by a few months due to Covid-19.
AIA has organised India Day event in partnership with the High Commission of India in Wellington and Auckland Indian Diaspora organisations.
Auckland Indian Association Inc. completed its 100 years of establishment in 2020 and had a number of events lined up last year to commemorate its feat of completing a century of existence.