[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] A confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has appeared in New Zealand.


On the 28th, New Zealand media reported that a man in his 60s with a travel history to Iran tested positive for COVID-19. This man stayed in Iran and recently entered New Zealand via Bali, Indonesia. He is currently hospitalized at Auckland Hospital.



The New Zealand Ministry of Health stated, "The patient arrived in Auckland on the 26th and traveled by private vehicle. Concerned about the patient's condition, the family reported it," adding, "The likelihood of community transmission is low."


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