New Zealand reports one new case, after two consecutive days with no cases

After two consecutive days of zero new coronavirus cases reported, on Wednesday New Zealand reported one new case of the virus, and one new death, a woman in her 60s with underlying health conditions from the Rosewood rest home in Christchurch. There is also one probable case being investigated.

She said 88% of people infected with the virus have now recovered.

Director-general of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said New Zealand wasn’t out of the woods yet and needed to stay the course. “We need everyone to stick to the plan and follow the rules.. not doing so risks undoing all of the good work we’ve done so far. Do not give it an inch” Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.

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