Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2022-09-12 09:59 New Zealand removes most remaining COVID rules as cases wane WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand removed most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Monday as the government signaled a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic began. People will no longer be required to wear masks in supermarkets, stores, busses or planes. AP NEWS Philippines extending state of calamity for virus pandemic MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is extending a state of calamity declared by his predecessor more than two years ago to deal with continuing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, an official said Monday. AP NEWS Country / Region Tags: GlobalNew ZealandPhilippinesSouthEast AsiaGeneral Topic Tags: TravelCOVID-19DiseaseGovernmentHealthMandatesPandemicsPolicyScienceVaccinationsCommunityProblem, Solution, SitRep, or ?: Situation ReportGroups this Group Post belongs to: - Private group - Log in or register to post comments