New Zealand's Ardern says lockdown can end with high vaccine uptake
The Hindu
New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland is still in lockdown with newcases being reported every day
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on September 23 the country should aim for a 90% plus rate of inoculation, and could drop strict coronavirus lockdown measures once enough people were vaccinated.
New Zealand and remained largely virus-free until an led to a nationwide lockdown.
With its biggest city and newcases being reported every day, Ms. Ardern said vaccinations will replace lockdowns as the main tool against the virus, allowing authorities to isolate only those who are infected.
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