New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has tested positive to Covid-19 and has been forced into virtual campaigning just two weeks before the October 14 election. Mr Hipkins' campaign team cancelled his Sunday morning plans after the Labour leader woke up unwell in Auckland. He will be isolating for five days or until he returns a negative test,' a spokesman for the Prime Minister said. Chris Hipkins (right) is pictured with Jacinda Ardern, his predecessor as New Zealand's prime minister'He will continue with engagements he can undertake via Zoom.' READ MORE: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins claims no one was forced to take Covid vaccines Advertisement'After a rough night I woke up this morning feeling pretty unwell and just got this test result.

Source: Daily Mail October 01, 2023 19:19 UTC