The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans

[soothsayer]

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It was the largest concert in the world since the pandemic began. The band Six60 played to a huge crowd in New Zealand, where social distancing isn't required after the nation stamped out the coronavirus.

The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans
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While much of the world remains hunkered down, the band Six60 has been playing to huge crowds in New Zealand, where social distancing isn't required after the nation stamped out the coronavirus. The band's tour finale on Saturday night was billed as the largest concert in the world since the pandemic began.

[alphafemale]

1. So they've banned tourism?

No one from India was there?

[soothsayer]

2. New Zealand has temporarily suspended entry for all travelers from India, including New Zealand citi

New Zealand has temporarily suspended entry for all travelers from India, including New Zealand citizens, for two weeks from April 11.


https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/new-zealand-travel-covid-19/index.html


COVID-19 Information | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in New Zealand, Cook ...
2 days ago — Only New Zealand citizens or residents with valid travel conditions can travel to New Zealand at this time. ·

[alphafemale]

5. Good.

What is happening in India is horrifying.

They are cremating people in parking lots.

[soothsayer]

7. Yeah, they're being failed by their government big time

It’s very sad.

[abqtommy]

3. It's obvious that The Productive Adults are in charge in New Zealand.

[Arthur_Frain]

4. Not really sure things like this will ever be "a good thing" again.

The idea that nobody in New Zealand could have acquired the virus is specious.

Maybe if, like polio, it was eradicated, it would be one thing. But when neighboring nations are still dealing with surges, in an age where the rich travel internationally at will, this just looks like another super spreader event to me.

[soothsayer]

6. They have some cases. 33 to be precise.

Case numbers
As at 9 am 25 April 2021 there are 33 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus