New Zealand has downscaled COVID-19 alert levels in Auckland, marking the end of restrictions from the Valentine’s Day outbreak.
However, Jacinda Ardern’s ultra-popular government has been criticised for making the decision on Thursday and delaying the announcement.
There have been no community cases in New Zealand since last Sunday, making a shift from level two to level one a lay down misere.
Ms Ardern announced the decision just after 11:30am NZDT on Monday to take effect at 12noon – allowing for crowds to gather to watch America’s Cup sailing around Auckland’s harbour.
“Once again the city stepped up and did what it needed to do … for that we say thank you,” she said.
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