Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he was tested for Covid-19 and is isolation awaiting the result after he coughed repeatedly during a speech in parliament on Tuesday.
Frydenberg said he had a dry mouth and a cough when delivering a statement on impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy and budget.In a statement, Frydenberg said he consulted with the deputy chief medical officer who "advised me that out of an abundance of caution it was prudent I be tested for Covid-19".
Frydenberg said he expects to receive the test results on Wednesday.