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New Zealand confirms 8 new cases of COVID-19, all related to overseas travel

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WELLINGTON: New Zealand confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus, all related to people who had recently travelled overseas, the health ministry ...

WELLINGTON: New Zealand confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus, all related to people who had recently travelled overseas, the health ministry said in a press conference on Wednesday .Advertisement

New Zealand implemented tough border restrictions on Saturday asking everyone arriving in the country to self-isolate, and has banned big public gatherings to control the spread of the virus.The country announced a NZ$12.1 billion stimulus package Tuesday to counter the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson conceded"recession is almost certain" but said the package - which focuses on wage subsidies, tax breaks and a boost to healthcare - would help cushion its impact.

 

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