New Zealand's response to coronavirus has united the country
Apr 16, 2020 · But Ardern has not been the only leader in New Zealand’s COVID-19 response. Instead, what’s been striking is how well the nation’s broader political system – the public service, health experts, the opposition, and the vast majority of New Zealand’s nearly 5 million people – have all played a role.
How New Zealand and Australia are tackling COVID-19
Apr 28, 2020 · Australia and New Zealand have a case-fatality rate of just above 1%, compared with 6% in the US and 13.5% each for Italy and the UK. Neither nation currently has community transmission. Both island nations still have their borders closed. Countries easing lockdowns are facing the new challenge of suppressing new cases.
3 leadership lessons from the age of coronavirus
Aug 19, 2020 · Female leaders including New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern have provided strong leadership models during COVID-19. It's thought compassionate leadership can help sustain productivity gains. Research also shows agile organizations have performed best …
COVID-19: What you need to know about the pandemic on 12 July
Jul 12, 2021 · New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will chair an informal meeting of leaders from countries in the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC this week to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects, APEC host New Zealand said Monday.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the pandemic on 7 July
Jul 7, 2021 · New Zealand's health regulator has given provisional approval for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Mexico has reported its highest jump in new COVID-19 cases since late February. Indonesia has prepared backup medical facilities should the current surge in cases worsen further, an official said.
New Zealand Prime Minister opens door to 4-day working week
May 20, 2020 · COVID-19 has had a huge impact on global tourism, particularly in New Zealand, where tourism is the biggest export. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has suggested businesses could shift to a four-day working week to boost domestic tourism.
How Costa Rica is winning the fight against coronavirus | World ...
May 7, 2020 · Costa Rica, where Latin America’s first COVID-19 case was reported, is one of the most successful nations in the fight against the coronavirus. Its infection and death rates are lower than that of New Zealand. Experts say its success was down to a swift response. Now lockdown measures are being gradually lifted.
COVID-19: Top news stories about the pandemic on January 20
Jan 20, 2022 · New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday that restrictions will be tightened across the country if there is a community transmission of Omicron but she ruled out lockdowns. New Zealand's tight controls and geographic advantage have helped it remain free of the Omicron variant in the community, although many cases have now been ...
Which countries are doing the most to tackle inequality? | World ...
Oct 8, 2020 · Other notable mentions for countries that were tackling inequality pre-COVID are: South Korea, which boosted the minimum wage; Botswana, Costa Rica and Thailand, who all increased health spending; and New Zealand, whose Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, launched a “well-being” budget to tackle issues like child poverty and inequality.
Two years of COVID-19: Key milestones in the pandemic
Dec 8, 2021 · A new World Bank financing mechanism was launched to support developing nations to purchase COVID-19 vaccines supplies through the COVAX vaccine-access programme. AUGUST 2021 An Asian Development Bank report stated an additional 80 million people in low- and middle-income countries are living in extreme poverty due to pandemic …