Scott Morrison shares an update from his Covid isolation

A worse for wear looking Scott Morrison has given an update on how he’s going after he tested positive to Covid.

An unwell sounding Scott Morrison has thanked Australians for their well wishes in his first update since confirming he tested positive for Covid.

In a video shared to Facebook, the Prime Minister was keen to take the focus off his sickness and onto the current flood crisis unfolding across the east coast.

“First of all can I just thank everybody for their very kind wishes after I confirmed last night that I tested positive for Covid,” he said.

An unwell Scott Morrison gave an update on his Covid diagnosis from his home in Sydney.

“Also for your kind words in relation to Jen and the girls. They’re all negative, but obviously close contacts and will be isolating here in Sydney.”

In a late night statement, Mr Morrison said he had been experiencing flu-like symptoms but daily rapid tests tests taken since Sunday had all come back negative.

After developing a fever, he undertook a PCR test, which returned a positive result late Tuesday evening.

He assured he would continue to undertake meetings while he recovers from the virus.

Mr Morrison’s right hand man in parliament, Minister Ben Morton, on Wednesday also confirmed he had been struck down by Covid.

“This morning I tested positive to Covid-19. I am not experiencing any significant symptoms, only a mild headache,” he said in a statement.

“I will continue to fulfil both my ministerial and electorate responsibilities while isolating in Canberra, before returning to Western Australia.”

Both men were last seen together at a meeting with Governor-General David Hurley to discuss the government’s sanctions on Russia.

Ben Morton and Scott Morrison met together with the Governor-General on Thursday night. Both Mr Morton and Mr Morrison have now both tested positive to Covid-19.

The virus spread was not just confined to federal politicians.

NSW opposition leader Chris Minns took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to share the news of his own positive test.

“Looks like I'll be stuck inside for now,” he lamented.

“But for anyone leaving the house, please make sure to stay safe. Don't walk or drive through flood water.”

Looks like I'll be stuck inside for now.

But for anyone leaving the house, please make sure to stay safe. Don't walk or drive through flood water.

For the most up to date weather advice and warnings, head to - https://t.co/8ZefmJ8Bhrpic.twitter.com/glg8ld78TL

— Chris Minns (@ChrisMinnsMP) March 2, 2022

The Prime Minister, who is currently isolating with his family at Kirribilli House in Sydney, pledged he would continue to work through his illness.

“Over the morning we’ve been straight back into the briefings on what has been happening with the floods. Obviously very concerned with what is happening up in Logan right now where many homes have been impacted,” Mr Morrison said.

“The situation in the Northern Rivers remains very concerning. The impact there, and particularly now in Ballina with one of the hospitals having to be evacuated overnight.”

“As the storm front has moved south of course it is now impacting on Sydney and there will be flash flooding and things of that nature.

“The ADF defence force assets are pre-positioned both here in Sydney, down in HMAS Albatross near Nowra, should the storm front move further down south.”

In his Facebook update, Mr Morrison revealed he spoke with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to discuss further support for flood ravaged communities, which he teased would be announced later on Wednesday.

Scott Morrison had been testing himself daily since Sunday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

The Prime Minister thanked ordinary Australians for their “heroic acts” during the crisis was an example of the country at its best.

“We continue to be absolutely incredibly thankful for the brave acts, the heroic acts that we’ve seen people undertake, just caring for each other, rescuing people, doing so at great threat to themselves

“It really is Australia at its best and I want to thank everybody for the way that they’ve done that and pulled together as a community.

“Australia has gone through a lot of these past few years and we will continue to push through.”

Originally published as Scott Morrison shares an update from his Covid isolation