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Hundreds of McDonald’s addicts queue from MIDNIGHT as New Zealand lifts lockdown after ‘eliminating’ coronavirus (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 28/04/2020 11:45:07

MCDONALD’S addicts in New Zealand got their much-missed fix of fries and burgers as they queued around blocks after Covid-19 rules were eased. Delighted restaurant staff said on Facebook: “Oh we have ...

Coronavirus: New Zealanders flock to fast food restaurants as lockdown eases (source — www.independent.co.uk) 28/04/2020 10:44:38

'It's hard to explain how good this tastes'

Coronavirus live news: German economy to contract by 6.6%; some New Zealanders return to work (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 10:42:06

Global cases pass 3m; President Trump renews attack on China over virus, saying US may seek damages; pressure grows to ease lockdowns in EuropeTrump says China could have stopped Covid-19New Zealand s...

Covid-19: What happened in New Zealand on 28 April (source — www.rnz.co.nz) 28/04/2020 10:04:15

New Zealand moved down to alert level 3, with some businesses reopening, and restaurant takeaways brought hope to many looking for some respite from daily cooking.

Optimism, with a side of fries, as Kiwi lockdown eases (source — www.thesundaily.my) 28/04/2020 10:00:01

WELLINGTON: New Zealanders satisfied their cravings for hamburgers and coffee as a five-week lockdown eased on Tuesday, as hopes swelled that the country’s coronavirus outbreak was under control.Lines...

Coronavirus: How New Zealand got its coffees and fries back (source — www.bbc.co.uk) 28/04/2020 09:55:36

A strict and early lockdown has meant New Zealanders are back at cafes sooner than other countries.

New Zealand eases lockdown as coronavirus tamed in Australasia (source — www.independent.ie) 28/04/2020 09:21:15

New Zealand has eased a strict lockdown amid hopeful signs coronavirus has been all but vanquished in Australasia for the moment.

Coronavirus news – live: UK to hold minute's silence for fallen key workers, as Australia and New Zealand ease lockdowns after drop in infections (source — www.independent.co.uk) 28/04/2020 08:34:00

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Coronavirus news – live: UK to fall silent to remember fallen key workers, as Australia and New Zealand ease lockdowns after drop in infections (source — www.independent.co.uk) 28/04/2020 08:34:00

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Coronavirus news – live: UK to hold minute's silence to remember fallen key workers, as Australia and New Zealand ease lockdowns after drop in infections (source — www.independent.co.uk) 28/04/2020 08:34:00

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Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death