The United Kingdom could see about 50,000 new COVID-19 cases a day by mid-October if the current rate of infection is not curbed, the government's chief scientific adviser warns.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that all remaining coronavirus-related restrictions will be lifted across much of the country, except for the most populous city.Auckland, where a fresh outbreak now appears to be under control, will continue to have some regulations for at least another 16 days. The plan is to increase the cap on gatherings in the city from 10 to 100 on Wednesday and then remove the limit altogether two weeks later, according to Ardern.
"Auckland needs more time," Ardern told reporters Monday."Whilst we have reasonable confidence we are on the right track, there is still a need in Auckland for that cautious approach."New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses a press conference on the latest COVID-19 updates in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sept. 21, 2020.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses a press conference on the latest COVID-19 updates in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sept. 21, 2020. Ardern said all remaining virus restrictions will be lifted across much of the country, with the exception of the largest city, Auckland, which will continue to have some restrictions for at least another 16 days.
A cluster of cases emerged in Auckland last month, ending New Zealand's 102-day streak without any local transmission of the novel coronavirus. The outbreak prompted the government to impose a temporary lockdown in the region and reschedule national elections. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand's Ministry of Health has identified 1,815 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases as well as 25 coronavirus-related deaths. There are currently 62 active cases and three coronavirus-related hospitalizations in the country.
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