New Zealand will lift coronavirus restrictions across the country on September 21, except in its biggest city, Auckland, which is the epicentre of a second wave of infections.
She also said physical distancing requirements on planes and other public transport would be immediately eased."I know this change will make a real difference to Air New Zealand and those parts of the country seeking increased numbers of visitors," Ms Ardern said in a news conference in the South Island city of Dunedin, where she is on an election campaign trip.New Zealand, a nation of five million, appeared to have succeeded in halting community transmission of COVID-19.
However a fresh outbreak in Auckland in August prompted the government to place the city back in lockdown. Ms Ardern, who is facing a general election on October 17, scaled back the restrictions this month, but the city is still under alert level 2.5, meaning social gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed.
Ms Ardern's cabinet will review the current rules for Auckland at its meeting on September 21, with a view to increase gathering limits if the situation stays stable.New Zealand on Monday reported one new case of coronavirus in the community, taking the total number of cases to 1,447 and 24 deaths.
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