Prognosis
New Zealand Records Zero New Coronavirus Cases, Eyes Next Lockdown Easing
Empty playground at Frank Kits Park in Wellington on April 29.
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New Zealand recorded no new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising hopes it can further relax its lockdown restrictions next week.
The Ministry of Health reported zero new cases for the first time since the lockdown began at midnight on March 25. The nation has 1,487 confirmed or probable cases, of which 86% are defined as recovered. There have been 20 deaths.