State of emergency declared in New Zealand 26 Mar 2020 08:35 (UTC) New Zealand has declared a state of emergency as people are urged to avoid ANY physical contact outside of their homes. Coronavirus case count rose by 50, as of Wednesday, to take the country's total to 205. 'It will get worse before it gets better' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement. New Zealand
New Zealand preparing for nationwide lockdown 23 Mar 2020 07:34 (UTC) First two cases of coronavirus community transition have been reported in New Zealand as the number of infected goes past 100 mark. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a near-complete lockdown is just round the corner, as the nation prepares for self-isolation measures. New Zealand