MEMBER for Farrer Sussan Ley pulled out of a speech for Lent at St Matthew's Church in Albury on Sunday after contracting cold symptoms.
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The move by the Environment Minister followed her being at a Cabinet meeting last week with Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton who later tested positive to coronavirus.
However, Ms Ley said she had been told it was not necessary for her to be screened for COVID-19.
"I've had a bit of travelling over the past week and I developed some mild cold symptoms on Friday evening," Ms Ley said.
"Following both the health department advice, and personal advice I sought from a doctor over the weekend, it was indicated that I don't fit the criteria for testing.
"I am however being particularly cautious in this environment, as I think people should be, and I don't want to risk passing cold-like symptoms on to anyone, particularly in situations where there are elderly people.
"I am certainly well enough to keep working but will continue to monitor symptoms and follow all guidelines, as I hope everyone does."
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