By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/australian-prime-minister-diagnosed-with-covid-19 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Australian prime minister diagnosed with COVID-19 World Mar 1, 2022 11:31 AM EDT CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but will continue his official duties while isolating. “I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week,” Morrison said in a statement. He said would continue working as prime minister, focusing on the government’s responses to the Ukraine war and devastating floods on Australia’s east coast. He is isolating in his official Sydney residence. READ MORE: Thousands evacuate from worst Australian floods in a decade Morrison held a news conference with Defense Minister Peter Dutton earlier Tuesday in which the government promised $50 million in missiles, ammunition and other military hardware for Ukraine. Dutton became the first governing party lawmaker to be infected with COVID-19 during a Washington, D.C., visit in March 2020. He will be required to isolate for a week. Morrison was among the first Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in February last year and has since received two additional doses. By — Associated Press Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but will continue his official duties while isolating. “I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week,” Morrison said in a statement. He said would continue working as prime minister, focusing on the government’s responses to the Ukraine war and devastating floods on Australia’s east coast. He is isolating in his official Sydney residence. READ MORE: Thousands evacuate from worst Australian floods in a decade Morrison held a news conference with Defense Minister Peter Dutton earlier Tuesday in which the government promised $50 million in missiles, ammunition and other military hardware for Ukraine. Dutton became the first governing party lawmaker to be infected with COVID-19 during a Washington, D.C., visit in March 2020. He will be required to isolate for a week. Morrison was among the first Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in February last year and has since received two additional doses.