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Early in 2020 it allocated $37 million to support domestic and international work on the vaccine, including exploring the potential of vaccine manufacturing capability in New Zealand. However, Betty said there needs to be continued focus on resources and support in the long-term to ensure the country has the “upper hand” against the virus, its potential mutations and any future viruses.
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Dr Bryan Betty said New Zealand cannot allow itself to be “jostled around and forgotten” in a scramble for access to future vaccines. New Zealand’s success in combating the virus will likely be dependent on future vaccines as new mutations emerge, he said.
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