New Zealand's COVID inquiry criticizes broad vaccine mandates, citing harm to individuals and trust.

New Zealand's Royal Commission of Inquiry into the COVID-19 response has released its Phase 1 report, finding that while vaccine mandates were generally justified, they were applied too broadly and for too long, harming individuals and eroding social trust. The report, which covers lockdowns, border management, and vaccine mandates, includes 39 recommendations for improving future pandemic preparedness. Phase 2 of the inquiry, set to begin on November 29, 2024, will focus on vaccine mandates, safety, and social and economic disruption. The full report is available online.

November 27, 2024
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