WA Premier Mark McGowan tests positive for COVID-19 | hamishhastie
The premier entered isolation on Thursday after a family member contracted the virus, and in a statement on Friday morning said a PCR test had confirmed he now also had it.“In accordance with the protocols, this will extend my quarantine period until I am hopefully cleared to leave home next Thursday afternoon, at the earliest,” he said.WA recorded 8777 coronavirus cases overnight.
There were 258 people with COVID-19 in hospital and nine in ICU. Five historical deaths were also recorded including a woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s.he had contracted COVID-19, throwing a spanner into his election campaign.In a Facebook comment, McGowan wished Albanese a “quick recovery” and said he would see him in WA soon.Labor senator Penny Wong is continuing the party’s campaign in WA instead, starting with a press conference on Friday.
I would also like to acknowledge the vital contribution of our committed health workers who have not only cared for my family, but also the many Western Australians who have been affected by this virus.”
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