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Australian Treasurer tested for Covid-19 after coughing in Parliament

CORONAVIRUS | Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he was tested for Covid-19 and is in isolation awaiting the result after he coughed repeatedly during a speech in parliament on Tuesday.

Frydenberg said he had a dry mouth and a cough when delivering a statement on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy and budget.

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