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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern acknowledged that some families may be facing a difficult Christmas as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic persisted into the Christmas season.
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The Prime Minister paid tribute to the essential workers of the country. Source: Instagram / @ jacindaardern
In her Christmas message, posted on Instagram, Ardern said that 2020 had been “an incredibly challenging year.”
“But I hope everyone can take time to relax, reflect, and spend time with friends and family.”
Ardern said some families would be separated this year due to the pandemic.
He also paid tribute to the thousands of essential workers and those working in the country’s managed quarantine and isolation facilities who would not have a break over Christmas.
“Many of you will be the same people who were also left working during the shutdown to keep New Zealand going.
“So this year you are owed an even bigger thank you than usual.”
Ardern congratulated the Kiwis on getting through 2020.
“It has been quite difficult. But we did it together. “
