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New Zealand welcomes back international tourists as Covid rules are eased
The country imposed some of the toughest border restrictions in early 2020.
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The country imposed some of the toughest border restrictions in early 2020.
The government reported 29,411 new cases yesterday.
Large swathes of the city, with a population of 26 million, have been under lockdown since March 28.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.
There are currently around 1,100 people in hospital with Covid, with some 50 people in ICU.
People will still be advised to wear masks on public transport and in healthcare settings.
Updated guidance will be issued for early learning and childcare providers on preventing the spread of infection.
The decision coincided with moves by neighbouring Austria and Switzerland.
The stand-off has entered its fifth day.
The North’s Health Minister sought guidance following the resignation of first minister Paul Givan last week.
He said the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive cases of Covid-19 is expected to end later this month.
This comes as a growing number of European nations lift almost all Covid-19 restrictions.
The country’s health authority “recommends” that those who test positive for the virus should isolate for four days.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing fresh allegations of breaking coronavirus rules.
Jacinda Ardern had been planning to get married next weekend but the celebration has been postponed.
The majority of Covid-19 restrictions lifted at 6am on Saturday.
The vast majority of Covid measures lifted at 6am today.
Most measures will be lifted tomorrow. Experts say there are good reasons for this.
They include ending the legal requirement for Covid certification to enter some hospitality venues and the reopening of nightclubs.
The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to issue its latest guidance to government tomorrow.
Reports suggest senior official Sue Gray could censure PM following inquiry.
The union is hoping to see the 5,000 limit lifted in time for the clash with Wales next month.
The Exeter director of rugby believes it is important that the national bodies explore ways to still bring in revenue from this year’s competition.
Work is underway to ensure travel exemptions will apply for participating clubs.
To hold back the tide, European nations brought back curbs with painful economic and social consequences.
Restrictions are being introduced on sports events in Scotland from St Stephen’s Day.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned that Omicron could be the dominant Covid-19 variant in Europe by mid-January.
The restrictions are set to be in place until 30 January.
Munster have confirmed that tickets sold on general sale for their St Stephen’s Day game against Leinster will now be declared void.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a number of new Covid restrictions this evening.
The meeting this evening takes place prior to NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.
Adam Hallissey argues that young people have paid the heaviest price in the pandemic.
Boris Johnson said it’s clear the new strain is ‘growing much faster’ than Delta.
A number of restrictions announced last week are in place from now until 9 January.
The government agreed a number of new measures on hospitality and household visits on Friday.