Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg tests positive for Covid-19
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Jan 7, 2022 05:00
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The federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has announced he’s been infected with Covid.
“Like thousands of Australians, I tested positive today to Covid-19,” Mr Frydenberg wrote on social media.
“I have the common symptoms and am isolating with my family.
“My thoughts are with those who have Covid – this is a difficult time but we will get through this.”
Mr Frydenberg’s wife, Amie, has also tested positive for COVID-19. It is unclear whether the couple has contracted the Omicron or Delta strain of the virus.
Mr Frydenberg is the latest government MP to test positive for COVID-19; Defence Minister Peter Dutton tested positive in March 2020 after a visit to the United States, and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce tested positive in December.
He is also one of tens of thousands of Australians who have tested positive over the past few days.
