New Zealand won’t ‘throw in towel’ on Covid-zero strategy despite rising infections

Covid response minister says it would be a waste to stop aiming for elimination after plan was questioned by foreign media

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New Zealand's Covid response minister says the country will not throw in the towel" with its elimination strategy, as cases continue to rise.

New Zealand announced 63 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 210 cases. It is the largest single-day jump since the outbreak began last week, and 12 people are hospitalised with the virus.