New Zealand manages to curb COVID-19 community spread; Australia continues to struggle

New Zealand marked 100 days of zero COVID-19 community transmission cases on Sunday, August 9. country, which has a population of 5 million people, has become role model in world due to its successful battle against COVID-19. 

Zero cases of community transmission

As per reports, first COVID-19 case was detected in New Zealand on February 26 and last was detected on May 1, which means elimination of virus took 65 days.

On May 2, country recorded zero new cases, marking its first day without any infection since it went into lockdown in March. While anuncing same at a press briefing, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cautioned citizens to continue to follow social distancing rms in order to avoid risk. She ded that country's goal to eliminate virus completely is w 'within reach' and one wrong step could hamper good work.

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Jacinda Ardern has been widely lauded worldwide for her quick and stringent measures. More importantly, her 'clear communication' with people of country has been hailed as an important step in establishing faith. New Zealand PM has been conducting Facebook Live sessions and press conferences to connect with people and unite m in fight against pandemic. 

Meanwhile, Australia, which once h virus under curb, is w struggling with a resurgence of cases. in what seems like  second-wave of infections. Victoria, which is second-most populous state of Australia, reported its deliest day of COVID-19 infection on August 9. According to reports, 17 people have died in last 24 hours. However, new cases have shown signs of easing. 

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