New Zealand sees success in curbing Delta outbreak as new cases plunge

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New Zealand has reported 28 new cases of Covid-19, a big drop compared to the last few days, as authorities say the country is breaking the chain of transmission of the highly infectious Delta variant of coronavirus.

According to Reuters, authorities said 27 new cases were in Auckland and one was in Wellington. The number of latest cases are lower than 49 new cases reported on Thursday and 75 the day before.

"While the fall is encouraging we are mindful these outbreaks can have a long tail...," Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McEnlay said in a news conference.

"We are being successful in breaking the chain of transmission," she said.

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