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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is sending his love to Premier Mark McGowan's family who has been hit badly with COVID-19. One of Mr McGowan's children ...

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WA Premier Mark McGowan's office has confirmed that one of his three children has been hospitalised after contracting COVID-19.

“In accordance with the protocols, this will extend my quarantine period until I am hopefully cleared to leave home next Thursday afternoon, at the earliest. “The McGowan family asks for privacy regarding this situation at this difficult time.” “The child is fully vaccinated, however was in a serious condition as a result of the infection,” the statement read.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he has been in touch with Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan to offer his support after one of his children was ...

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Irrespective of their political leanings, politicians have extended messages of support to Premier Mark McGowan whose family members have been struck down ...

I hope for a full and speedy recovery.” “One of the Premier’s children was recently hospitalised due to COVID-19,” the statement read. Opposition health spokeswoman Libby Mettam similarly shared her concern, tweeting: “Worrying to hear one of the Premier’s children is in hospital with COVID. Our prayers and warm wishes go to our Premier and his family on a speedy recovery.” “Best wishes to the McGowan family after one of (the Premier’s) children was hospitalised with COVID,” he tweeted. “Jen and I send our best wishes to the Premier and his whole family for a full recovery and have been in touch to convey our message of support at this difficult time.” “Very sorry to hear one of Premier Mark McGowan’s children had been hospitalised with COVID,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

There are 248 people with COVID-19 in hospital and seven are in intensive care. The updated numbers come after it was announced one of Premier Mark ...

The updated numbers come after it was announced one of Premier Mark McGowan’s children was hospitalised after testing positive and was in a serious condition. There are 248 people with COVID-19 in hospital and seven are in intensive care. Western Australia has recorded 7758 new cases of COVID-19 and one death, a woman in her 80s dating back to April 12.

The Deputy WA Premier has provided an update on the condition of the Premier's child as well as Mr McGowan himself.

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Mr McGowan's office confirmed the news tonight. "The child is fully vaccinated, however was in a serious condition as a result of the infection," a spokesperson ...

More than 95 per cent of the WA population aged over 12 has had two doses of the vaccine, while 78.6 per cent of that population has also had a booster shot. "The child is fully vaccinated, however was in a serious condition as a result of the infection," a spokesperson from the premier's office said in a statement. "In accordance with the protocols, this will extend my quarantine period until I am hopefully cleared to leave home next Thursday afternoon, at the earliest," he said in a statement earlier on Friday, and thanked health workers who "have not only cared for my family but also the many Western Australians who have been affected by this virus".

Earlier in the day, Mr McGowan issued a heartfelt thank you to medical staff who have taken care of his family while they battle COVID. The child was admitted ...

“We should take the advice of public health experts and the public health advice is what has kept West Australians safe,” she said. “Best wishes to the McGowan family after one of (the Premier’s) children was hospitalised with COVID,” Mr Albanese tweeted. “The child is fully vaccinated, however, was in a serious condition as a result of the infection,” the statement said. “Jen and I send our best wishes to the Premier and his whole family for a full recovery and have been in touch to convey our message of support at this difficult time.” “The McGowan family thanks the committed hospital staff for all their work and care.” “The McGowan family would like to thank everyone for their supportive and kind comments,” a government spokesman said.