Summary

New Zealand’s royal commission into its Covid-19 response found vaccine mandates were reasonable based on available data but acknowledged they harmed social cohesion.

The report praised the country’s elimination strategy for achieving one of the lowest Covid death rates among developed nations while preventing healthcare system collapse.

However, it criticized prolonged lockdowns, weak health system preparedness, and a lack of planning for future crises.

Commissioners urged broad investment in pandemic readiness and emphasized the importance of both frontline and planning staff.

A second phase of the inquiry will review vaccine harms and conclude in 2026.

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (5 children)

“Those who think that Dr Blakely is a patsy for the previous government … you’ll get a huge surprise when you open that report,” he told NZ media outlet Stuff.

Can someone translate this to English?

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    "Dr. Blakeley is not a patsy for the previous government, according to that report", would be my guess?

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Pasty (noun) pale, sticky liquid

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