First New Zealand case of Coronavirus

First New Zealand case of Coronavirus

NZ HERALD 29 February 2020 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its threat level for the deadly coronavirus to “very high”, warning all affected countries should now activate their “highest level” of response.

The alert, announced overnight, comes as New Zealanders are being urged to remain calm after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed here — a Kiwi who flew on Emirates Flight EK450 from Iran, via Bali, on Wednesday.

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