Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive to Covid-19.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. File photo Photo: AFP
In a statement released late last night, Morrison confirmed he took a PCR test after developing a fever on Tuesday evening.
He had been due to attend an event in support of the Ukrainian community at the Sydney Opera House but cancelled due to his symptoms.
Morrison said he was experiencing flu-like symptoms and would spend the next week recovering in isolation at home in Sydney.
"I had tested myself daily since Sunday, including this morning, with all tests returning a negative result," he said.
"I took a further test this evening after developing a fever late today.
"The test was inconclusive, so I took a PCR test tonight, which returned a positive result late this evening."
The prime minister's positive result comes after he attended a meeting of the National Security Committee earlier on Tuesday with senior ministers.
Morrison said he would be continuing with his regular duties during his isolation period, including responding to the war in Ukraine and emergency support for the unprecedented floods in Queensland and New South Wales.
- ABC
