'Not only have we protected New Zealanders' health, we also have a head start on our economic recovery,' said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
RELATED:Although Ardern feels confident that the country has eliminated COVID-19 transmission in New Zealand for now, she went on to warn that there will likely be new cases in the future.
In a video released after the press conference, Ardern admitted that after she was first told the good news she “did do a little,, some semi-coordinated movement around the lounge.” Although the country has benefited from its small population of just under 5 million as well as its remote location, New Zealand was also quick to employ an aggressive strategy at combating the spread of the virus.on March 23, after having just over 100 confirmed cases. In addition to banning international travel, everyone, besides essential workers, had to stay home for four weeks, with the exception of trips to the grocery store or solo exercising.
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