New Zealand sees biggest daily surge in coronavirus cases as testing increases
Cases are expected to grow as tens of thousands seek to return home
New Zealand has recorded its biggest single-day increase of Covid-19 cases, with 11 new positive tests, taking the country’s total to 39.
Health officials said there were no cases of community transmission, and have urged residents to self-isolate judiciously if they fear they are a risk to the community – advice that most people are complying with.