Countries across the world are suffering. Some are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases by the hundreds while some are seeing an increase by the thousands each day. Some have dealt with the pandemic poorly while some countries have display great administrative prowess which has led to safer conditions over the last few weeks.
A latest report to come in a few hours back was that of New Zealand reporting itself to be free of COVID-19, which will come as a huge relief to the country, and it’s neighbours. Life can go back to normal, malls and restaurants can slowly open, sporting action can resume and much more, thanks to this development.
The country’s health ministry announced that after 17 consecutive days of no new cases being announced and the recovery of their last infected person, the Kiwi nation is free of coronavirus. It took strict protocols and effective measures by the government but ultimately, it’s all paying dividends now.
“Today is a significant milestone as we announce that the last active case of COVID-19 in New Zealand has recovered. This means there are now 0 active cases in New Zealand. Thank you for staying home, playing it safe, and for supporting those fighting the virus,” came he tweet from Unite Against COVID-19, a government initiative to help fight against the pandemic.
Today is a significant milestone as we announce that the last active case of COVID-19 in New Zealand has recovered.
This means there are now 0 active cases in New Zealand.
Thank you for staying home, playing it safe and for supporting those fighting the virus 💛 pic.twitter.com/11VdRxflWd— Unite Against COVID-19 (@covid19nz) June 8, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was overjoyed when the news broke out, saying she did a little dance at the time. “I did a little dance. I showed Neve, she was caught a little by surprise but she joined in having absolutely no idea why I was dancing around the lounge but enjoying it nonetheless,” was her statement.
Many countries can take inspiration from New Zealand and if we all follow similar protocols, we could very well have a world free of coronavirus, without the need of any vaccine. For all updates, you can stay tuned to ReadScoops.com.
