On Monday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a negative COVID-19 test result, but she would stay in self-isolation until the end of Tuesday, according to health recommendations, according to a government spokeswoman.
After being exposed to an infected individual on an aircraft from Kerikeri to Auckland on Sunday, Ardern conducted a coronavirus test.
"The Prime Minister has returned a negative COVID-19 test. In line with Ministry of Health guidance, she is required to continue isolating until the end of Tuesday, February 1, or as otherwise advised by Public Health, " According to a spokeswoman for the Prime Minister.
The governor-general and other members of Ardern's staff who were on board the flight have also been in self-isolation.