BBC: Coronavirus 'Currently Eliminated' in New Zealand

New Zealand says it has stopped community transmission of COVID-19, effectively eliminating the virus, the BBC reports. 

With new cases in single figures for several days - one on Sunday - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the virus was "currently" eliminated.

"But officials have warned against complacency, saying it does not mean a total end to new coronavirus cases," reads the publication. 

From Tuesday, some non-essential business, healthcare and education activity will be able to resume.

Most people will still be required to remain at home at all times and avoid all social interactions.

The article quotes New Zealand's Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield, saying that the low number of new cases in recent days "does give us confidence that we have achieved our goal of elimination".

Source: BBC

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