New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was confident New Zealand had halted the spread of the virus but it still must be prepared for more. Ardern announced that the Cabinet had agreed to remove almost all remaining virus restrictions from midnight, with the exception of the border strictures. Private events such as weddings, functions and funerals without limitations," Ardern said. Just over 1,500 people contracted the virus in New Zealand, including 22 who died.

Source: CBC News June 08, 2020 06:22 UTC