Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has tested positive for the coronavirus after undergoing a PCR test.
"I will be isolating and will continue to work from home," Albanese said in a statement on Monday, according to Bloomberg News.
I encourage anyone who is unwell to test and to take any extra precautions to keep their families and neighbors well,” he added.
The latest statistics showed that Australia recorded 100,422 coronavirus cases during the week extending to November 29, which is 20% higher than the previous week.
Almost 90% of the population aged five and over have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine.