WELLINGTON (REUTERS) - New Zealand justified its tough lockdown policies despite a significant drop in the number of coronavirus cases on Friday (April 17), with officials citing two new deaths as evidence of the risk from lifting social restrictions too soon.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WELLINGTON - New Zealand justified its tough lockdown policies despite a significant drop in the number of coronavirus cases on Friday , with officials citing two new deaths as evidence of the risk from lifting social restrictions too soon.
However, the two new deaths took the death toll to 11, around half of which are linked to an elderly care home in Christchurch. Offices, schools and all non-essential services like bars, restaurants, cafes and playgrounds have been closed for almost a month as part of New Zealand's"Level 4" lockdown.Mr Robertson warned people not to expect a major change to the current restrictions, which also limit public movement.
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