NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has tested positive to COVID-19.

The Minister told Ben Fordham he is asymptomatic, in full isolation since Tuesday night.

He attended a pizza restaurant in Paddington on Monday night.

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Full statement from Adam Marshall:

“This morning just after 8am I was formally advised by NSW Health that I had returned a positive test for COVID-19.

“I have been in isolation in Sydney since late Tuesday night, when I received a text message from NSW Health advising of my attendance at a close contact venue on Monday evening, and the need to present for testing.

“To everyone who has contacted me this morning, thank you for your thoughts and well wishes – I’m doing fine and will continue to strictly follow the advice of health authorities.

“To our wonderful NSW Health staff, who continue to do an amazing job in these challenging times, thank you for your support and efforts keeping all of us safe and well.

“Take care everyone.”

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