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BBC OS: 2021/10/07 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus in New Zealand

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Coronavirus in New Zealand

2021/10/07 16:06 GMT

2021/10/07 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus in New Zealand

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We hear how health experts in the country feel as it starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions

We go to New Zealand, which since the start of the coronavirus pandemic has been using the “zero cases” approach to fight the spread of the disease. But the government now appears to be moving away from the policy. Some experts say the decision will lead to a spike in cases that will overwhelm the healthcare system. We get the thoughts of three experts in the country.

Also, we hear about the ongoing protests by indigenous Peruvians who have taken over the facilities of a pipeline station of a state-owned company, demanding better economic and social support.

And after the announcement of a historic malaria vaccine, we hear reaction from Africa and get our health expert to explain the plan to get children across the continent vaccinated.

(Photo: A medical worker administers a COVID-19 test at a testing clinic during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: REUTERS/Fiona Goodall)

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