Ardern Says `There Are No Active Cases in New Zealand'

The transcript discusses New Zealand's COVID-19 status, highlighting that 40,000 people were tested with no positive results, and no hospitalizations for 12 days. It has been 40 days since the last community transmission. The government decided to move to alert level 1, reopening the economy. While confident in eliminating the virus, the speaker emphasizes that future cases are expected and not a failure. Preparedness and border control remain crucial to prevent virus importation.

How many people were tested for COVID-19 in the past 17 days?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

How many days has it been since the last community transmission case?

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 10 days

• 40 days

What significant change is happening at midnight tonight?

• Moving to alert level 2

• Moving to alert level 1

• Closing the borders

• Starting a new lockdown

What is the main reason for keeping the borders as the first line of defense?

• To avoid importing the virus

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To increase tourism

• To prevent economic downturn

What is emphasized about the elimination of the virus?

• It is a permanent state

• It requires ongoing effort

• It guarantees no future cases

• It allows for immediate border opening