New booster plan in time for winter
From 1 March the Pfizer bivalent vaccine will replace the existing booster. From 1 April, an additional booster will be available for those eligible.
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COVID-19 media conference — 23 February 2023
Watch the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine rollout announcement.
COVID-19 vaccine available for younger children at higher risk
Tamariki aged 6 months to 4 years who are immunocompromised or have multiple or complex health conditions are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Changes to eligibility for free COVID-19 healthcare
From 13 February, you may need to pay for COVID-19-related visits to your healthcare provider.
Government reminds international arrivals to test for COVID-19
The Government is reiterating advice to international travellers to test if they have COVID-19 symptoms when they arrive and to take free RATs at the airport.
Take steps to stay COVID-19 safe this summer
Make sure you’re prepared if you get COVID-19 while on holiday so we can all enjoy a safe-as summer.
COVID-19 vaccine available from February 2023 for immunocompromised and high-risk under 5-year-olds
Medsafe has given provisional approval. The vaccine for immunocompromised children under 5 years old will be available in February.
Fourth death possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine
The development of myocarditis in this individual was possibly due to vaccination with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Royal Commission to draw lessons from pandemic response
A Royal Commission will prepare New Zealand for future pandemics through lessons learned from COVID-19.
More Māori and Pacific peoples eligible for second COVID-19 vaccine booster
Broader second booster access will support higher vaccination rates among Māori and Pacific peoples and provide them with additional protection.
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