Mr Toole received a positive result for the virus on Sunday after developing symptoms two days earlier and getting a PCR test on Saturday.

He had already been in isolation for a week after other members of his household tested positive.

Mr Toole's eldest daughter was the first to contract the virus, followed by his wife and youngest daughter, then his son.

The deputy premier was the last of the family of five to contract COVID.

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The news of his diagnosis was posted on social media on Sunday night, with Mr Toole reporting that he had "very minor" symptoms, including a sore throat and a slight temperature.

He was feeling slightly better on Monday.

"I'm a little lethargic from time to time, but I'm probably one of the lucky ones. I'm not feeling terrible and I still have the opportunity to work from home," he said.

"This is what is looks like living with the virus. For me, it's frustrating. I'd much rather be out and about, and I'm not real good at sitting still at the best of times, but this is what living with COVID looks like."

Under the new rules, Mr Toole only has to isolate for a period of seven days after having a test.

Until then, he will be keeping busy at home.

Thankfully, the other members of his family are recovering well and have not experienced severe symptoms.

He said the virus hit his eldest daughter and wife harder than him, describing them as "a bit more feverish and a little more lethargic", as well as fatigued and experiencing muscle aches.

"They were bed rested probably for the first two or three days of the virus. They were more bedridden and needed support from others during that time, but we were lucky enough to be at home, able to support one another as this virus has gone through each one," Mr Toole said.

"They're feeling a lot better and have no symptoms showing now from having had the virus."

Unfortunately, case numbers remain high in the western region and the state and are tipped to keep rising until the peak hits towards the end of January.

Mr Toole urged people to be safe while out in the community by wearing masks, socially distancing and sanitising, and to support people where possible if they test positive.

"So many in our community know someone or have family members who have the virus, so it's an important message to ensure they are looking after each other at this point in time," he said.

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