3 Aug 2021

Jacinda Ardern tests negative for Covid-19 after getting cold from daughter

4:24 pm on 3 August 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has tested negative for Covid-19.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

She had to get tested after catching a cold from her daughter.

A spokesperson said Ardern is working from Premier House - her Wellington-based home - and is taking part in meetings via video-conference.

Ardern missed the first day back at Parliament after the three week recess.

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