Ardern throws cold water on opening borders, including to Australia - 'I do think it's dangerous'
"While the EU is looking to open its doors to a handful of countries including our own, I'm reminded New Zealanders returning from trips offshore were part of the spread of the virus in New Zealand in the first place," Ms Ardern said.
The European Union named 14 countries whose citizens are deemed "safe" to be let in from July 1, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Japan.
But Ms Ardern said opening borders here could see the "hard won gains" of reducing Covid-19 squandered and the price could be a second wave.
"First and foremost we are trying to preserve a Covid-free position while getting our economy moving," she said.
Read more: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/ardern-throws-cold-water-opening-borders-including-australia-do-think-its-dangerous

The European Union named 14 countries whose citizens are deemed "safe" to be let in from July 1, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Japan.
But Ms Ardern said opening borders here could see the "hard won gains" of reducing Covid-19 squandered and the price could be a second wave.
"First and foremost we are trying to preserve a Covid-free position while getting our economy moving," she said.
Read more: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/ardern-throws-cold-water-opening-borders-including-australia-do-think-its-dangerous
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