New Zealand PM Ardern's COVID test returns unfavorable outcome

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern getsinvolved in a telecasted dispute with National leader Judith Collins at TVNZ in Auckland, New Zealand, September 22,2020 Fiona Goodall/Pool bymeansof REUTERS

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WELLINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned a unfavorable COVID-19 test outcome on Monday, however she will stay in self seclusion upuntil the end of Tuesday as per health standards, a federalgovernment representative stated.

Ardern took a coronavirus test on Sunday after being exposed to an contaminated individual on a flight to Auckland from the town of Kerikeri.

“The Prime Minister has returned a unfavorable COVID-19 test. In line with Ministry of Health assistance she is needed to continue separating till the end of Tuesday, February 1, or as otherwise recommended by Public Health,” a representative to the Prime Minister stated.

The governor-general and other members of Ardern’s personnel who were on board the flight, have likewise been in self-isolation.

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Reporting by Praveen Menon; Editing by Sandra Maler

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