Today’s announcement sent a clear message to all regions – get to a 90% vaccination rate or face the possibility of a lockdown when COVID-19 inevitably arrives.
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If COVID-19 becomes endemic, we’ll see multiple local outbreaks. Schools and businesses will close for days because too many people are sick. Local hospitals will be overwhelmed without warning.
Most countries experienced serious outbreaks of COVID before widespread vaccination was available. Will it make the difference as New Zealand walks a narrow path towards opening up?
With the government decision on alert levels due today, it’s clear a more radical approach to vaccination is needed — including restrictions for eligible but unvaccinated people.
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Professor in Applied Mathematics, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Epidemiology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Physics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor, Research Centre for Hauora and Health, Massey University
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Director of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
