New Zealand is set to stay in COVID-19 lockdown until at least midnight Friday, New Zealand Herald reported without giving the source of the information.
Auckland, which is the epicentre of the latest Delta variant outbreak, may be in lockdown for longer, the report said.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to announce a decision shortly on whether she will extend or end the lockdown.Reporting by Praveen Menon; Editing by Himani SarkarSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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