Federal Senator Susan McDonald returns positive COVID-19 result

Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has returned a positive test for COVID-19 and been admitted to hospital where she will remain on the advice of Queensland Health.

Nationals Senator Susan McDonald makes her maiden speech in the Senate Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

Liberal National Senator Susan McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 - becoming just the second federal politician to do so.

In a statement, the senator said she began feeling unwell on Friday evening with a sore throat and mild temperature before seeking medical assistance at the Townsville Hospital Emergency Department. 

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Senator Susan McDonald.