claim: new zealand eliminates covid-19
evidence_1: at the time of publication, new zealand had recorded fewer than 1500 confirmed cases of covid-19, and 20 deaths.", "new zealand recorded its first day of no new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) early this week, more than a month after its strict lockdown began.", "michael baker, professor at the university of otago's department of public health in wellington, who has been advising the new zealand government on its response, said implementing a full lockdowninvolving the closure of schools and non-essential workplaces, a ban on social gatherings, and severe travel restrictionsenabled the country to consider elimination."
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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