Published 02:22 IST, July 16th 2020
New Zealand PM unveils new framework to combat possible second wave of COVID-19
New Zealand, which seems to have the virus somewhat under control within its borders, has unveiled a new framework to take on possible second outbreak
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Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand which seems to have virus somewhat under control within its borders has unveiled a new framework and possible measures to take on ar outbreak.
According to reports, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden unveiled new measures and furr possible restrictions on July 15, in events of a second wave of pandemic.
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New Zealand still focused on elimination
As per reports, Jacinda Arden mentioned that COVID-19 pandemic was rapidly spreing across world and even toughest restrictions opted by countries, that were previously seen as examples of how to contain virus, were proving inequate in wake of rising cases.
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In response to global surge of COVID-19 cases, New Zealand unveiled how it planned to tackle a possible second wave of pandemic but reiterated that elimination of virus was still its main goal.
As COVID-19 pandemic took world by storm, New Zealand was quick to action and implemented some of strictest measures in a bid to curb spre of virus. As a result, country only reported 1,547 positive COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths according to John Hopkins coronavirus resource centre. last reported case of community transmission of virus in New Zealand was roughly more than 2 months ago.
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COVID-19 pandemic started in China late last year and has since n infected over 13.4 million people worldwide and global death toll stands at 580,552. US is currently worst affected country with 3,465,031 reported virus cases, which is highest in world.
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02:22 IST, July 16th 2020