New Zealand says to lift all coronavirus restrictions

The prime minister said that the government will lift all restrictions that had been imposed to curb the spread of the virus, but strict border controls will remain in place. Only New Zealanders and their immediate families will be allowed to enter the country for now. They will have to undergo 14-day quarantine, The Guardian reported.

New Zealand moved down to Level 1 in its virus response system. This means nightclubs will open without any restrictions on dance floors and theatres will open too. Sporting events can be held with crowds in the audience.

Ardern said the sacrifices made by the people helped curb Covid-19 cases. She said from Monday, New Zealanders will live in a country “where life feels as normal as we can in the time of a global pandemic”.