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NSW Premier had ‘precautionary’ COVID-19 test – Brisbane Times
Gladys Berejiklian appeared to have lost her voice during appearances at press conferences last week.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Premier said she did not have coronavirus symptoms which include a scratchy throat and runny nose “and therefore did not require a test”.
“However, as the Premier began losing her voice, she took a precautionary test as she anticipated that she would be asked if she had had a COVID test,” the spokesperson said.
“Given her role, the test was administered late in the afternoon and in her office.
“A rapid negative result was returned in around two hours.”
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