New Zealand has recorded the number of Govt-19 infections

New Zealand Record of cases registered on Wednesday Govit-19Anti-vaccine protesters celebrated the police’s failed attempt to remove vehicles blocking the streets around parliament.

Authorities have registered 1,160 new infections, the highest number since the outbreak began.

The Omigron variant It spreads throughout the archipelago and is highly resistant to the virus until August.

In a country where only 53 deaths in total were recorded for every five million people, protesters decided. Struggle against health measuresAce And vaccination policy Of the government.

Inspired by Canada’s “independent convoy”, they blocked roads last week with cars, trucks and motor homes before setting up camp on Parliament Lawn in central Wellington.

Over the past nine days, the situation has come to a standstill and the police have been relatively inactive, with the exception of the violent clashes on 19 February. 122 protesters arrested.

But law enforcement representatives hardened their tone Tuesday night, calling the protests “unacceptable” and announcing rope trucks to clear the streets.

Commissioner of Police Andrew Coaster He called on the military for help and warned that anyone disrupting “immediate” action could be arrested.

However, no rope carts were stopped on Wednesday, and when police tried to bring an area near the parked vehicles under control, they were met by rioters as law enforcement retreated.

Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers He supported the cautious approach taken by the police as there were children in makeshift camps.

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