Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
“This afternoon I had a routine PCR test which has returned a positive result for COVID-19,” Albanese said on social media, adding that he will be isolating and will continue to work from home.
The Prime Minister also encouraged people who feel unwell to test and take extra precautions to keep their families and neighbours well.
According to the latest data from Australia’s Department of Health and Aged Care, Medics reported 100,422 COVID-19 cases across the country over the week of Nov. 29.
This is an average of 14,346 cases per day. (Xinhua)
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