CANBERRA, Mar 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said yesterday, he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Morrison said, he was experiencing flu-like symptoms, in a statement released on his official website, late last night.
He tested daily since last Sunday, including yesterday morning, with all tests returning negative results, according to the statement.
“I took a further test this evening (last night), after developing a fever late today (yesterday). The test was inconclusive so I took a PCR test which returned a positive result late this evening (last night),” he said.
He is in isolation at home in Sydney, while his wife and children, having all tested negative, will isolate for seven days at home as close contacts.
He said that he would continue to work during isolation.– NNN-AGENCIES
