Scott Morrison says he will act as health minister but Greg Hunt will be return to work next week

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Health Minister Greg Hunt will be back at work when Parliament sits next week, after a brief hospital stint.

Mr Hunt was admitted to hospital yesterday with a suspected infection.

His office said he would be kept overnight for observation and was being given antibiotics and fluid.

“He’ll be fine by next week, he’ll be back up on his feet,” Mr Morrison said.

“Minister Hunt and I have worked hand in glove over this last year and until he returns I will be personally addressing the ministerial responsibilities on health and aged care.”