Canberra, May 12 (TIWN) Australia's Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was tested for the novel coronavirus hours after suffering a coughing fit in Parliament on Tuesday.

Mr Frydenberg said he believed it was just a dry cough but was getting tested out of caution.  "After Question Time I sought the advice of the Deputy Chief Medical officer [who] advised me that … it was prudent I get tested for COVID-19," he said.  "Following the receipt of his advice I immediately left Parliament House to be tested and will await the result in isolation."  Mr Frydenberg said he expected the result of the test on Wednesday.