Dr Nick Baker says people need to maintain "lines of defence" to prevent coronavirus outbreaks under level three. Creeping distances at coffee shops and takeaways could lead to a spike in coronavirus cases a week from now, health authorities warn. Nelson Marlborough Health chief medical officer Dr Nick Baker said level three opened a "chink in our protection" and it was critical people maintained the "lines of defence" - hand washing, social distancing and staying home if unwell. However, Nelson Marlborough was not immune to the risk of outbreak, despite going several weeks without new cases. Nelson Marlborough recorded a new case on Thursday, in Nelson, bringing the region's total to 49 cases of coronavirus.

Source: Stuff April 30, 2020 19:30 UTC