In New Zealand, the transmission of the coronavirus in the population has been stopped for a hundred days. Although no new infections have been recorded since then, the health authorities today warned against negligence. According to official information, there are currently 23 active cases of infection in the country. However, the infected did not become infected in New Zealand, but tested positive on arrival and placed in quarantine facilities.
„A hundred days without transmission is an important milestone, but we all know we cannot afford to be negligent,“ said Chief Health Officer Ashley Bloomfield. “We have seen in other countries how quickly the virus can reappear and spread in places where it was already under control. We have to be prepared to quickly stamp out new cases in New Zealand. “
Strict measures were successful
New Zealand quickly brought the spread of the novel corona virus under control with rigorous measures. A strict curfew was imposed and the country’s borders closed in mid-March.
In mid-June, the island nation in the South Pacific officially declared itself free of coronavirus. All restrictions were lifted again. However, the border is still closed to almost all foreigners, and all those entering have to be in quarantine for 14 days.
In total, around 1,200 cases of infection have been counted in the country with its five million inhabitants. The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised the New Zealand government’s crisis management as exemplary.
