New Zealand reached an enviable milestone recently. According to media reports, a locally-acquired case of coronavirus was last reported more than 100 days ago. In other words, New Zealand has essentially beaten COVID-19 (for n0w) and has resumed much of its pre-2020 routine. Meanwhile, other countries like the United States continue to struggle with coronavirus. New Zealand’s remarkable success is a win for science. However, its geography also played a role.
How Geography Helped New Zealand Beat Coronavirus
