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Covid-19 updates from New Zealand and around the world on 3 September

17:49 pm on 3 September 2020

Health Minister Chris Hipkins says he was alarmed at the number of letters he received about concerns on making a Covid-19 vaccine compulsory.

He says the government is not making Covid-19 or any other vaccinations compulsory.

"This is a direct result of misinformation that's been spread through social media," he said.

"We will of course, when we have a vaccination available, be encouraging people to take the vaccination because it will help to keep everybody safe."

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