New Zealand PM says many restrictions to remain in place after lockdown ends

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern signalled that significant restrictions will remain in place even after  country eases nationwide lockdown enforced in March to contain coronavirus. Anuncing Alert Level 3, Ardern said that many of Level 4 restrictions will remain in place while permitting aspects of ecomy to reopen in a safe way.

“re are promising signs our go hard and go early elimination strategy is working and lockdown is breaking chain of community transmission. Any move to Level 3 cant put those gains at risk,” said New Zealand PM in a statement.

Ardern said that Level 3 is, by design, a progression and t a rush to rmality which carries many of restrictions in place at Level 4. She ded that protecting health of New Zealanders is primary focus of government but it also needs to position ecomy for recovery. 

“Importantly test for a business opening at Level 3 moves to it being safe, rar than being essential,” said Ardern.

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government vised people to work from home if y can and asked businesses to comply with health and safety requirements around physical distancing and contactless engment with customers. For businesses that are accessed by public or customers, government recommended online or phone purchases and contactless delivery or and collect.

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'New line of defence'

New Zealand has limited funerals and weddings for 10 people and that only for services without foods, meals, and receptions. Prime Minister highlighted that main mess remains “stay home to save lives” which is most effective way to break chain of transmission. She ded that general rule of thumb is to keep people two metres away from each or.

“Under lockdown, we have shown our ability to put in place a virtual wall that has broken chain of transmission. Our new line of defence when we reach Level 3 is common sense, following rules and trust in one ar,” Ardern said.

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