Australian prime minister tests positive for COVID-19

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
(Rick Rycroft / Related Press)

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison mentioned Tuesday he has examined optimistic for the coronavirus however will proceed his official duties whereas isolating.

“I'm experiencing flu-like signs and might be recovering over the subsequent week,” Morrison mentioned in a press release.

He mentioned would proceed working as prime minister, specializing in the federal government’s responses to the Ukraine battle and devastating floods on Australia’s east coast. He's isolating in his official Sydney residence.

Morrison held a information convention with Protection Minister Peter Dutton earlier Tuesday wherein the federal government promised $50 million in missiles, ammunition and different navy hardware for Ukraine. Dutton might be required to isolate for per week.

Morrison was among the many first Australians to be vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19 in February final yr and has since obtained two further doses.

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