The community outbreak of coronavirus in south Auckland has created an "atmosphere of hopelessness but also resilience", locals say. New Zealand ranks second in the latest Forbes report on the safest countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. 123RF The Forbes report assessed 250 countries on the efficiency of their quarantine systems, health readiness, and management and detection of the coronavirus. The study assessed 250 countries on the efficiency of their quarantine systems, health readiness, and management and detection of the virus. Forbes first carried out the study in June and named Switzerland as the safest country, with New Zealand at number nine.

Source: Stuff September 05, 2020 17:53 UTC