New Zealand is due to end social distancing and all other domestic coronavirus restrictions beginning tomorrow, the government has announced. In doing so, the South Pacific nation with a population…
restrictions beginning tomorrow, the government has announced. In doing so, the South Pacific nation with a population of about 5M, becomes the largest market to so far eliminate transmission of COVID-19.Jacinda Ardern
said, “While we’re in a safer, stronger position there’s still no easy path back to pre-COVID life, but the determination and focus we have had on our health response will now be vested in our economic rebuild.” She added, “Now we’ll safely be able to fill those planes, fill those buses and cafes will be able to get a few more tables in as well.” Ardern’s strict handling of the outbreak has drawn global praise.
The move from midnight tonight local time to so-called Level 1, also means public and private events, retail and hospitality businesses and all public transport will be able to resume operations without social distancing. There will be no limits on gathering sizes. There has been no specific word on cinemas, although they have been open for a few weeks now and would be expected to follow the easing of restrictions.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that there will be no limit on crowd numbers when the Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa becomes the first professional sports competition in the world to see its teams play in front of fans again. The domestic club competition gets under way on Sunday with fully open stadiums.However, borders will remain closed to foreigners for the time being.
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