NZ Health Officials: Investigating coronavirus cases imported by freight

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

Reuters is out with the latest update on the coronavirus resurgence in New Zealand (NZ), citing the NZ Health officials.

The health officials said that they are investigating the new COVID-19 cases, which were imported by freight.

Additional details

The family had not travelled overseas.

Investigations center on the potential the virus was imported by freight.

Surface testing is underway in an Auckland cool store where a man from the infected family worked.

Separately, NZ Health Chief said that there are four more probable coronavirus cases.

He added that he is directing workers and close contacts at two firms to self-isolate.

Market reaction

NZD/USD remains under pressure amid the dovish Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decision and virus concerns.

At the time of writing, the kiwi sheds 0.53% on a daily basis to trade at 0.6545, slightly off the monthly lows.

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Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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