New Zealand director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has had a coronavirus swab on live television. ‘It’s much less painful then tackling Billy Weepu on the rugby field a couple of weeks ago - I’ve still go the bruise to show for that’, Bloomfield joked to reporters. The stunt was aimed at reassuring New Zealanders that the swab is less uncomfortable than having a flu vaccinations. 'Say yes to the test,' Bloomfield said
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