Coronavirus Lockdown: New Zealand extends lockdown by another week

Coronavirus Lockdown: New Zealand extends lockdown by another week
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (File Photo | AP)
Highlights

  • For nearly four weeks, nonessential workers have been able to leave their homes only to buy groceries or get exercise.
  • New Zealand reports 1098 positive cases and reported 11 deaths

Wellington: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand's lockdown will last another week.

For nearly four weeks, nonessential workers have been able to leave their homes only to buy groceries or get exercise.

From next week, workers at some businesses such as construction and manufacturing will be able to resume their jobs, and some schools will reopen, although parents will be encouraged to continue having their children learn from home.

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