‘A return of worry’: relief mixes with anxiety as New Zealand eases lockdown
Experts say Level 2 could prompt a spike in fears about becoming unwell and concerns over social issues
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Anticipation is building among New Zealanders as an easing of the strict coronavirus lockdown rules approaches, but not everyone is relishing the prospect of re-entering society after months confined to their homes.
New Zealand has been in a stringent lockdown for seven weeks and on Thursday most restrictions will be loosened, allowing people to go back to work and school, to shop, eat in restaurants and go to the cinema, playground or library.
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