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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to her followers on Facebook from her office in Premier House.
Her chat lasted about 15 minutes and garnered more than 310,000 views.
She discussed wage subsidies for full-time and part-time workers, PPE supplies for frontline workers among a host of other Covid-19 concerns put forth by those watching the live stream.
Earlier today Air New Zealand said eight employees - who work on the airline's long haul fleet and operated sectors to Los Angeles or London - have tested positive for Covid-19.
One of the staff has now recovered.
There are now 83 new cases of Covid-19 - made up of 78 new confirmed cases and five probable cases. Two people are in intensive care in a critical condition.
The total number of confirmed and probable cases in New Zealand is now 451, with overseas travel and links to confirmed cases still being the most significant infection path.
- If you have symptoms of the coronavirus, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 (+64 9 358 5453 for international SIMs) or call your GP - don't show up at a medical centre
Read more about the Covid-19 coronavirus:
- See all RNZ Covid-19 news
- Government clarifies essential services during lockdown
- Covid-19 alert system: What you need to know
- Covid-19 symptoms: What they are and how they make you feel
- Touching your Face: Why do we do it and how to stop
- Scientific hand-washing advice to avoid infection
- The Coronavirus Podcast
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