Labor leader Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing him into isolation for the next seven days of the election campaign: auspol ausvotes
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference on the federal election campaign.Labor leader Anthony Albanese has contracted COVID-19 forcing him into isolation for the next seven days of the election campaign.In a statement, Mr Albanese said he returned the positive COVID-19 test ahead of a trip to Western Australia on Thursday evening."I will be isolating at home in Sydney for the next seven days and will continue to follow health guidelines and advice.
The Opposition leader had not previously contracted the illness and the Labor campaign has been very conscious about trying to guard against this prospect. This has included media travelling with Mr Albanese's team being required to undertake regular rapid antigen tests every three days and wear masks on transportation.SBS News understands the Labor team is now considering contigencies for the campaign while Mr Albanese is in isolation.
It is also unclear how the Opposition leader's diagnosis could impact Labor's plans to hold a campaign launch on 1 May in Perth, Western Australia.
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