New Zealand reported a record 243 new COVID-19 community cases on Saturday, as officials warned more cases of the highly transmissible Omicron variant are expected but urged people in the highly vaccinated nation not to panic.
The country of five million people has kept its borders closed since early 2020. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday a fullThe border closure, combined with lockdowns and strict social distancing rules have limited the spread of the coronavirus, with just over 17,000 infections and 53 related deaths.But with Omicron spreading in the Pacific nation, health officials said the caseload will grow.
Health ministry data show 93% of those eligible above the age of 12 have been fully vaccinated and 49% of eligible adults have received a booster shot. An estimated 2,000 people protested in Canberra, Australia's capital, against vaccination mandates and other restrictions.
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