“Despite best efforts, unfortunately, I’ve joined the rest of my family and have tested positive for Covid-19,” Ardern posted on her official Instagram page
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for Covid-19 and is having moderate symptoms, her office said in a statement on Saturday.
She started to show the symptoms on Friday evening and after conducting the test, the result came out positive on Saturday morning on a rapid antigen test, the statement said.
Ardern has been in isolation since when her partner Clarke Gayford tested positive. She will be isolating herself until the morning of May 21.
“This is a milestone week for the Government and I’m gutted I can’t be there for it,” Ardern said in the statement.
“Our emissions reduction plan sets the path to achieve our carbon zero goal and the budget addresses the long-term future and security of New Zealand’s health system,” she said. “But as I said earlier in the week isolating with Covid-19 is a very kiwi experience this year and my family is no different.”
Earlier, the PM’s daughter also tested positive on Wednesday.
“Despite best efforts, unfortunately, I’ve joined the rest of my family and have tested positive for Covid-19,” Ardern posted on her official Instagram page.
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