An-Najah News - Nablus – The New Zealander Health Minister, David Clark, describes himself as a “fool” after he breached the closure measures imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus by going on a trip with his family to the beach.

The minister said that driving 20 kilometers with his family is a clear violation of the principles of closure.

Clark submitted his resignation to Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, but he will continue to do his job because of the current crisis. His rank was lowered within the government and he lost his second position as Assistant Finance Minister.

New Zealand lifted its closing state to its highest levels late on Wednesday, March 25.