Infected person with unknown route in New Zealand to strengthen restrictions again 2:26 August 12
In New Zealand, where all restrictions except border control were removed because the new coronavirus had disappeared, new infected persons with unknown routes of infection were confirmed, and restrictions were strengthened again.
Since late May this year, no new coronavirus infection has been confirmed in any country except returnees from abroad, and in June all restrictions except border control were lifted.
However, on the 11th, four families living in Auckland, the largest city, tested positive for the new coronavirus, and the New Zealand government announced that it will tighten the restrictions again because the route of infection is unknown. Did.
In Auckland, from 12 noon local time for 3 days, four levels of alertness have been raised from "Level 1" to "Level 3", eating and drinking at restaurants is prohibited, and libraries and movie theaters are closed I will.
In other areas, the alert level has been raised to "Level 2" and it is prohibited to gather more than 100 people.
"A strong and swift response is the best economic response in the long run," he said, calling on the people for their understanding and cooperation.