As the cases of Coronavirus continue to still rise in some parts of the world, some countries have managed to flatten the curve effectively. One among them is New Zealand, which opened up its economy starting today. The country hasn't recorded a single positive COVID-19 case in three days and opens up with Level 2 restrictions. After months of strict lockdown measures, residents were happy to indulge in some of their favourite activities, be it grabbing a cup of coffee, watching a sunset or even meeting with the family. The Mayor of Queenstown went adventurous by trying out Bungee Jumping in the famous adventure town. Pictures and videos of people reliving the good days on the outside have been shared on social media. Life in Wuhan After Coronavirus Lockdown Captured in Twitter Thread Shows How China is Coping Up With Social Distancing After COVID 19 Crisis.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announced at the start of the week that following strict lockdowns for almost 2 months, the country is moving to alert level 2. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult took the plunge into level 2 quite literally. At dawn, he along with AJ Hackett Bungy NZ co-founder Henry van Asch took the plunge to open the spot for tourism. Boult was delighted to mark the reopening by taking the plunge himself early in the morning. He told reports, "That enthusiasm for local travel will bring a much-needed boost to our local economy and the thousands of locals that will benefit from the return to work this will deliver. I look forward to welcoming visitors to our district from across the country." Shanghai Disneyland Opens For Public After Months of Coronavirus Lockdown, View Pics and Videos With 'Magic of Social Distancing'.

Check Queenstown Mayor's Celebration With Bungee Jumping:

Other residents enjoyed their visit to their favourite coffee stores, some just going across to meet their families. Pictures of these little celebrations have been shared online.

Here's How People Celebrated:

A Good Sunrise

First Real Coffee!

Little Things

First Restuarant Meal

Celebrating With Local Food

Meeting With Grandparents

The Happiness to See Friends Again

Even looking at these pictures and celebrations also fills one with happiness and hope of things getting normal again. It also conveys how happiness is in small things like coffee, good meals or just meeting up with friends and family. Let us hope, all of us will see such brighter days once the wave of COVID19 eases out. Till then, stay home and stay safe!

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