In response to community transmission of COVID-19, New Zealand implemented a range of measures to contain the virus, including extensive testing, contact tracing and clear and consistent communications to the public. On 8 June 2020, the government reported that there was no more active transmission of the virus in the country but stressed that it needed to remain vigilant.
Even with their borders closed to people from any other countries and careful control to keep COVID-19 out with mandatory managed isolation facilities, as of August 5 there are 24 active cases. A clear indicator of how incessant the virus is.
This video tells the story of New Zealand’s response.