New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
- New Zealand's government is lifting all COVID-19 requirements, including wearing face masks in healthcare facilities and isolating for seven days after contracting the virus, effective from midnight Tuesday.
- The decision comes as the country's vaccination rates have reached high levels and hospitals have successfully managed the pandemic without being overwhelmed.
- The move comes ahead of a closely contested election and follows both global recognition for the government's handling of the pandemic and domestic criticism for extended lockdowns and closed borders.
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The New Zealand Government announced on Monday the elimination of restrictions that were still in force in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including mandatory seven-day isolation for those with the virus. ALSO READ: Three people die during the shooting in Auckland, New Zealand In statements to the press, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed that, starting this Tuesday, the measures will be lifted, another of which is the mandatory u…
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New Zealand lifts all remaining Covid-19 restrictions - La Prensa Latina Media
Sydney, Australia, Aug 14 (EFE).- New Zealand, which imposed some of the world’s strictest policies against Covid-19, announced on Monday that it will eliminate all the remaining restrictions against the disease, including seven days of mandatory isolation for those infected. The mandatory use of face masks in health care facilities will also end starting Tuesday, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said in a statement. “While our case numbers will c…
New Zealand Finally Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the requirement to wear masks in hospitals and other healthcare facilities would end at midnight, as would a requirement for people who caught the virus to isolate themselves for seven days. [time-brightcove no…
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