New Zealand reports 2 new cases ending 24-day streak of zero cases

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New Zealand has reported two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK, ending a 24-day streak of no new infections in the country.

The two new cases were women aged in their 30s and 40s who visited a dying parent in Wellington, the director general of health said in a news conference.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had warned that new cases may come up in the future as New Zealanders return home, and some others were allowed in under special conditions.

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