US President Donald Trump has again circled in on New Zealand’s “big outbreak” of Covid-19 cases, while claiming the USA has done an “incredible job” in the battle against coronavirus. Speaking at a White House press conference on Thursday (NZT), Trump touched on the re-emergence of the virus in New Zealand. Evan Vucci/AP President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House. * Coronavirus: Donald Trump refers to 'big surge' of Covid-19 in New ZealandNew Zealand reported six new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while the US had just under 40,000. Earlier in the week, Trump claimed New Zealand “wanted to show me something” with headlines the country was free of coronavirus.

Source: Stuff August 19, 2020 23:15 UTC