New Zealand, as of part of ‘trans-Tasman,’ is ready to open its borders for Australians considering the coronavirus infection in both the countries continues to go downwards.
The country is in the lockdown stage four to reduce the spread of the disease since March 26th, 2020. Only clinics and supermarkets are open, and all international travel has been prohibited. People who are returning to their homes are the only ones allowed to enter the city.
On last Thursday, the country only had 15 new cases, reducing significantly from its highest number of 89 cases in a day. If the virus curve continues to see a drop, then Winston Peters, the Deputy Prime Minister, said that the country might be opening its gate to Australia.
He said that New Zealand and Australia have somewhat similar figures as if there is a trans-Tasman bubble between the two nations. If the figures continue to be this positive, then there is a possibility that New Zealand will open its border for Australia before the rest of the world.
However, Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister, has been less accepting of the trans-Tasman bubble and said that the priority of both the countries should be reducing the COVID-19 spread prior to discussing international travel plans.
Ms. Ardern further said that both the countries have similar objectives in mind, which is to get the situation under control. And once that is done, then the officials of the countries can discuss further what can be achieved together.
She agreed that discussing border regimes with Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister of Australia, was definitely on her agenda.
She also said that they are considering opening their borders to Singapore as well. Moreover, the country is planning to relax the restrictions to stage three in the coming week.
This means that the cafes and restaurants will be allowed to open to provide take-away food. It might also give thumbs up to some retail stores as well.
Ms. Ardern considers the stage three restriction as a recovery phase. And if the country does not witness further signs of infection, it can gradually plan to take a normal course of life.
New Zealand, as of now, has a death toll of nine due to the virus and 1,386 confirmed positive cases. Considering its sea borders, the disease in this country arrived a little late, which gave the officials time to formulate an adequate action plan.
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