Coronavirus live news: Brazil records more than 2,000 deaths for second day; EU approves J&J vaccine

eHospitals in Brazil’s main cities are reaching capacity, say health officials; Covid restrictions to be gradually relaxed from next week in Portugal

Auckland is preparing for an action-packed weekend with America’s Cup events, a Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and Highlanders at Eden Park on Sunday, and Auckland Arts Festival under way until 21 March.

The Opposition leader Judith Collins had said the delay in the announcement is the “height of arrogance from a government that has shown itself devoid of understanding about the rigours of trying to operate a business”: “Kiwis deserve more respect.”

Martin an inprinciple decision was decided but its all pending on final test results today.

Auckland will move to alert level 1 from midday today, bringing it in line with the rest of the country, as the government declares the February outbreak to be contained.

Announcing the alert level change this morning, prime minister Jacinda Ardern said a preliminary decision was made late yesterday afternoon, but Cabinet held the announcement to ensure no community cases were recorded overnight.

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