Coronavirus live news New Zealand health minister quits, as WHO says Middle East at 'critical' point
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David Clark resigns after controversy over handling of Covid-19; Middle East records 1m cases amid easing and return of tourists; California rolls back reopening of bars. Follow all the latest updates
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David Clark will be replaced by New Zealand’s education minister Chris Hipkins until the election, prime minister Ardern said in a statement.
“Post-election I intend to reassess who is best placed to take the health portfolio forward.”
12.54am BST
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is hosting a press conference, formalising the resignation of her health minister David Clark.
She said in some “very frank conversations” within government, the minister had come to the view that his continuing in the role was a distraction for the government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading...
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