Coronavirus: New Zealand rules out lockdown when Omicron arrives; Indonesia dumps 1 million shots

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday that restrictions will be tightened across the country if there is a community transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus but she ruled out lockdowns.New Zealand’s tight controls and geographic advantage has helped it remain free of the Omicron variant in the community, although many cases have now been reported at quarantine facilities at the border.A “red” traffic light setting would be imposed within 24 to 48 hours of…

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