Man gets vaccinated 10 times in one day in exchange for money

A man, who has not been identified, was vaccinated against Covid-19 up to 10 times in one day on behalf of other people has been called “unbelievably selfish” and sparked an investigation. It is alleged that the man was paid to get the shots under the names of other people who wanted to enjoy the privileges granted to vaccinated people but didn’t want to get the shots, the New Zealand news outlet Stuff reported.

The man pretended to be a different person each time he visited a doctor in New Zealand. He was then given the jab before the vaccination records were updated for the real person.

Astrid Koornneef, group manager operations for the Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation program in New Zealand, said the country’s Ministry of Health was aware of the issue and taking the matter very seriously. “We are very concerned about this situation and are working with the appropriate agencies,” she said, according to the New Zealand Herald. The ministry would not say where in New Zealand the incidents took place. Vaccinologist and associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris called the behaviour “unbelievably selfish” and taking advantage of somebody who needs some money. It could cause serious harm to the people who are not vaccinated, saying they are, and spreading the virus, she said.