New Zealand’s embattled health minister — who was twice discovered violating coronavirus lockdown rules — has resigned after previously calling himself an “idiot” for showing poor judgment, according to reports. He has apologized for both incidents, telling Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that he was an “idiot” for the lapse in judgment. NEW ZEALAND SUPERMARKET CHAIN FIRST TO 'PERIOD' LABEL ON MENSTRUAL PRODUCTIn response, Ardern demoted Clark in the cabinet rankings but held back from axing him, saying his expertise was needed during the public health crisis. “I take full responsibility for decisions made and taken during my time as minister of health,” he said, according to the BBC. Education Minister Chris Hipkins will assume the reins of the Health Department until the country’s election in September.

Source: Fox News July 02, 2020 12:56 UTC