New Zealand is used by a World Health Organisation spokesperson as an example of a country whose Covid-19 response has been effectively communicated to communities. New Zealand is used by a World Health Organisation spokesperson as an example of a country whose Covid-19 response has been effectively communicated to communities. (File photo)Dr Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organisation says he was referring to countries locking down the whole country instead of using contact tracing, testing and distancing. "Certainly New Zealand is in an advantageous position because you have been suppressing your virus very early on and really bringing your numbers down." WHO is saying that countries need to "do it all", Harris says.

Source: Stuff October 12, 2020 21:11 UTC