Australia’s deputy prime minister tests positive for Covid-19

Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for the coronavirus while travelling in Washington DC (Rob Griffith/AP, File)

Australia’s deputy prime minister has tested positive for the coronavirus while travelling in Washington DC.

Barnaby Joyce, who is fully vaccinated, said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had been experiencing mild symptoms and decided to get tested. He said he would remain in isolation while seeking further advice.