Its prime minister New ZealandChris Hipkins, has been diagnosed with coronavirus and will telecommute in isolation until he recovers, his services announced, two weeks before the Oceania nation’s election.
Mr. Hipkins has cold and flu symptoms that started on Saturday and will remain in isolation for five days, or until he is tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, the press release from his services explained.
“He will continue the work he can do via Zoom”according to the same source.
Developing symptoms of COVID-19 means Mr Hipkins will temporarily be unable to continue campaigning ahead of the October 14 general election, in which his Labor Party is expected to struggle to hold on to power. .
Mr Hipkins was due to attend a Samoan church service in Auckland today. He will be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni, the Prime Minister’s Office clarified.
In the announcement it is noted that announcements will be made about the progress of his condition when required.
New Zealand authorities lifted all restrictions linked to COVID-19 in August, but continue to recommend that citizens stay at home for five days if they are infected with the new coronavirus.
Source: News Beast
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