Serious illness and death from Covid-19 plummeting amid vaccine rollout, data shows Four deaths and 425 new cases of coronavirus reported in the State on Friday
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The proportion of people suffering serious illness and death from Covid-19 is plummeting as more people are vaccinated, new data shows.
The new data came to light on Friday, when a further four deaths and 435 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet).
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People have been urged to follow public health guidance even as the vaccine roll-out accelerates
From more evidence that vaccines are having a positive impact on Covid-19 case numbers to a warning not to spend too much time with virologists if you don t want to be frightened, here are five things we learned from the latest NPHET briefing.
Impact of vaccination being seen
There is increasing evidence of the positive impact of vaccination, says Prof Philip Nolan. | Read: https://t.co/ojWhHCCE87pic.twitter.com/Xyj2UlC7px RTÉ News (@rtenews) April 30, 2021
Prof Philip Nolan said that the significantly lower incidence of Covid-19 in people over 80 is down to the positive impact of vaccination.
Press Release – New Zealand Government
The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice.
“New Zealand has worked towards an elimination strategy which has been successful in keeping our people safe and our economy in good shape,” Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said.
“One of our strengths has been our commitment to constantly learn and adapt.
“The next phase of the pandemic poses significant challenges, including the emergence of new variants, but it also provides us with new opportunities,” Chris Hipkins said.
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Media release from minister for COVID-19 response Chris Hipkins and associate minister of health Ayesha Verrall
Thursday 8 April 2021, 08:44 AM
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The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice.
“New Zealand has worked towards an elimination strategy which has been successful in keeping our people safe and our economy in good shape,” Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said.
“One of our strengths has been our commitment to constantly learn and adapt.