NZ COVID-19 cases climbing rapidly despite all the measures so far
NZ last had a state of emergency following the horrific Canterbury earthquake
National State Of Emergency will last 7 days (may be extended …. IMO likely will be)
The declaration gives extra powers to the national government, including:
- the ability to restrict access to roads and public places
- remove or secure dangerous structures or materials
- provide rescue, first aid, food and shelter
- regulate traffic
- conserve essential supplies
- dispose of fatalities, including people or animals who have died
- enter or evacuate premises to rescue and save people
- remove vehicles
- requisition equipment and materials
Not all of those are relevant in this case.
NZ 47 new cases today and 2 suspected
- total to 205
The lock down will intensify. Includes:
- All non-essential businesses must close (eg. bars, restaurants, cinemas, playgrounds)
- Essential services will remain open
- All indoor and outdoor events are banned
- Schools will close
- Supermarkets, pharmacies will remain open
- Government to freeze rent increases
- Wage subsidy cap lifted
