New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases with alert level lowered
Wellington/Xinhua/UNI: New Zealand reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one probable case over the past 24 hours, with the total number of infections being 1,472 in the country, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
The country moved from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday and will stay for at least two weeks at Level 3 before a further review and Alert Level decision on May 11.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield stressed social distancing at the press conference in order to prevent COVID-19.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced extra support and resources to ensure New Zealanders in work or preparing for work.
The government delivered a 10.4 billion-NZ dollar (6.24 billion-U.S. dollar) wage subsidy to ensure employers and employees stay connected. But due to the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions, unemployment will rise before it improves, Sepuloni said.
"In response we need to act quickly and proactively, and keep New Zealand working," she said.
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