COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand
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COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand began on 20 February 2021,[2] and will continue throughout the pandemic with the goal of vaccinating all willing New Zealanders aged 5 or older. Those aged 5 to 11 require a parent, caregiver or legal guardian accompany them to their appointment and provide consent for them to be vaccinated.[3] As of 1 September, anyone in New Zealand, regardless of their immigration status, is eligible to be vaccinated.[4][5]
Date | 20 February 2021 (2021-02-20) – present |
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Location | New Zealand (Aotearoa) |
Cause | COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand |
Organised by | Ministry of Health (New Zealand) |
Participants | (22 September 2023) |
Outcome | 95.8% of the eligible New Zealand population aged 12+ have received one dose[1]
94.7% of the eligible New Zealand population aged 12+ are fully vaccinated[1]
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Website | covid19 |