Federal Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O’Regan is under precautionary self-isolation while awaiting COVID-19 test results.

In a tweet, O’Regan states that he went to a doctor for a check up after experiencing symptoms of a persistent head cold.

The doctor recommended getting a test done for COVID-19, and that he should stay in self-isolation until the test results come back.

Until that happens, O’Regan says he feels fine, and will continue his work from his home in Ottawa.

I've had a persistent head cold for a few days so, as a precaution, I saw a doctor.

They recommended a test for COVID-19. I'm not aware of contacting anyone infected, but was told to remain in self-isolation until we get the results.

Feel fine. But I'll work from home.

— Seamus O'Regan (@SeamusORegan) March 10, 2020

VOCM News has been informed that O’Regan is not currently accepting interviews as he is recuperating at home.

According to the Department of Health, there have been 79 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Canada as of March 10.