Coronavirus live updates|New Zealand extends nationwide COVID-19 lockdown
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New Zealand extended strict nationwide lockdown from August 20 to August 24. Health authorities said 11 new cases were recorded on August 20, of which three cases were in Wellington.
You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well.
Here are the latest updates:
COVID-19 third wave: panel formed to assess facilities
The district administration has formed a four-member committee to assess infrastructure at the healthcare centres here for a likely COVID-19 third wave.
According to officials, the committee will assess the infrastructure available at the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, taluk hospitals, PHCs and other healthcare centres for availability of oxygen cylinders, concentrators, beds and safety gear.
COVID-19 third wave: panel formed to assess facilities
Two COVID-19 patients recover after being on ECMO support
Two patients, who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and suffered lung complications, recovered after being on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) support for several days in private hospitals.
Two COVID-19 patients recover after being on ECMO support
New Zealand extends nationwide COVID-19 lockdown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended New Zealand’s strict nationwide coronavirus lockdown on August 20, saying the full extent of the Delta outbreak was still unknown.
The lockdown will run until midnight on August 24, Ms. Ardern told a news conference.
New Zealand’s COVID-19 outbreak widened beyond its largest city Auckland on August 20, 2021, as new infections were discovered in the capital Wellington and case numbers jumped to 31.
New Zealand extends nationwide COVID-19 lockdown
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