New Zealand reports 2 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases - media

New Zealand has detected two new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, broadcaster TVNZ reported on Wednesday, ahead of an expected decision by authorities on whether to extend a lockdown on its biggest city, Auckland.

The two new infections were people with close contacts to a person who had already tested positive, the report said, quoting COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins.

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