Coronavirus: NZ man gets 10 vaccine shots in one day; Singapore approves jabs for children aged 5-11

It is thought the man was paid to receive the jabs on behalf of others. In New Zealand people do not have to show identification when getting vaccinated

Elsewhere, Singapore will start inoculation children aged 5-11 by the end of the year, while Vietnam is set to resume international flights

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In New Zealand people do not have to show identification when receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: NZME

Published: 1:51pm, 11 Dec 2021Updated: 9:01pm, 13 Dec 2021

New Zealand health authorities have launched an investigation after a man allegedly got vaccinated against Covid-19 up to 10 times in one day, local media reported.

It is thought the man was paid for the jabs on behalf of other people, news website Stuff reported on Saturday.

The Ministry of Health was taking the matter seriously, Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation programme manager Astrid Koornneef said.

“We are very concerned about this situation and are working with the appropriate agencies,” she told Stuff.

“Having an inaccurate vaccination status not only puts you at risk, it puts your friends, whanau [family] and community at risk, and the healthcare teams that treat you now in the future,” Koornneef said.

“If you know of someone who has had more vaccine doses than recommended they should seek clinical advice as soon as practicable.”

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