New Zealand's government took drastic action Tuesday by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown for at least three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection in the community. CORONAVIRUS IN THE US: STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN"We have seen what happens elsewhere if we fail to get on top of it," Ardern said. New Zealand had managed to stamp out the virus, and the last outbreak was in February. New Zealand has also been slower than other developed nations to inoculate its population, leaving it vulnerable to outbreaks. The nation's vaccination program had been accelerating but has been suspended for two days due to the outbreak.

Source: Fox News August 17, 2021 11:37 UTC