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NZ is an island at the edge of the world, and their population is a fraction of most major cities, let alone states, provinces, and countries. Policies that wor
by disambiguation 5y ago
NZ is an island at the edge of the world, and their population is a fraction of most major cities, let alone states, provinces, and countries. Policies that work for them might not work for others.
Further, its a bit early to call victory if perpetual lockdowns are the only thing holding back the disease. What happens once they open the flood gates and covid is still active?
- throwaway788 5y agoThe 95%+ vaccinations rates (12+) in the three major cities and 92% overall (also 12+) would somewhat help. Along with the fact community spread is already present and has been for a few months, the measures in place have kept uncontrolled spread in check. NZ keeps new introductions to a minimum to ensure that contact tracing is not overwhelmed and this adds to the effective decrease in reproduction offered by vaccinations. New Zealand being a season behind also allows the Northern hemisphere to burn through a wave and NZ can then decide when to lift international arrival restrictions to a time when the incidence levels are low from common arrival locales (UK, US etc).