New Zealand’s coronavirus-free streak ends with two new imported cases

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube New Zealand is no longer free of the coronavirus after health officials reported two new Covid-19 cases on June 16, 2020. Two women who arrived from the United Kingdom on June 7 later tested positive for the disease, ending the South Pacific nation’s streak of more than 24 days with no new infections. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on June 8 that transmission of the virus had been eliminated in New Zealand. But as lockdowns were lifted, officials warned of a possible resurgence and said strict border controls would stay in place.*This video has been updated to correct a grammatical mistake. Follow us on:
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