23 Sep 2021

Covid 19: NZNO says mandatory vaccines not straight forward

From Morning Report, 6:08 am on 23 September 2021

The Nurses Organisation says making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers is not straight forward.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins asked health officials to consider the idea on Thursday after it was revealed only 75 percent of staff are fully vaccinated.

Glenda Alexander of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation said it is about balancing an individual's right to choose and protecting those in their care.

She spoke to Jake McKee.