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New Zealand has won battle against Covid-19 transmission - Ardern

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has claimed that the country has scored a significant victory against the spread of the coronavirus, as it began a phased exit from lockdown. "There is no widespread, undetected community transmission in New Zealand," Ms Ardern declared. "We have won that battle."  After nearly five weeks at the maximum Level Four restrictions - with only essential services operating - the country will move to Level Three late today.

That will allow some businesses, takeaway food outlets and schools to reopen. But Ms Ardern warned there was no certainty about when all transmission can be eliminated, allowing a return to normal life.

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