Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Photo: Mark Mitchell/NZ HeraldToday, Saturday, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is taking a day off. After graduating from medicine in Auckland in 1990, Bloomfield spent several years as a clinician before training in public health - concentrating on non-communicable diseases. PM Jacinda Ardern joined by Health Minister David Clark and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield after the White Island eruption. And for today, it is clear New Zealand is behind Dr Ashley Bloomfield having a break, and looking after himself.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2020 02:03 UTC