Josh Frydenberg tested for coronavirus after coughing fit during economic update

The treasurer is in isolation after the deputy chief medical officer advised he be tested ‘out of an abundance of caution’

The treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, is in isolation in Canberra and has been tested for Covid-19 after enduring a protracted coughing fit while delivering an economic update to parliament.

In a short statement, the treasurer said he sought medical advice and the deputy chief medical officer advised that he be tested “out of an abundance of caution” because he had experienced a dry mouth and a cough. The results of the test are expected on Wednesday.

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