Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Sunday, 1 October 2023, 2:48 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has tested positive for COVID-19.

He has cold and flu symptoms that began yesterday. He will be isolating for 5 days or until he returns a negative test.

He will continue with engagements he can undertake via zoom.

Further updates on his schedule will be provided in due course.

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