A man wanted after allegedly ramming a police car has been arrested, and is showing coronavirus symptoms.
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Police had been searching for Cheyne Orcher in Wodonga and took him into custody at the weekend.
It's alleged he drove into a police vehicle in Melbourne CBD on August 5, leading to a charge and arrest warrant being issued.
Charges include recklessly expose a police officer to risk and driving offences.
Police had released a mugshot of the Wodonga man, who has links to Romsey and Melbourne, prior to his arrest.
The 31-year-old remains in custody at the Wodonga Police Station cells.
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Police prosecutor Penny Lawler asked Orcher's matter to return to the Wodonga Magistrates Court on Tuesday after the matter was briefly heard on Monday.
"He was showing some symptoms in relation to COVID-19," she said.
"He has been tested however the test results are not back."
The 31-year-old did not appear before court in person, and instead remained in the cells.
There was no application for release.
He would have to show exceptional circumstances existed to be bailed if an application was made.
Lawyer Geoff Clancy had been due to speak to Orcher on Monday afternoon.
Orcher has multiple matters before different courts in Victoria and an arrest warrant in NSW for Albury matters.
Co-accused Benjamin Pigram was also arrested and will return on Tuesday.
Lawyer Mario Vaccaro said he would first need to get instructions from his client, as he had been unable to see him.
Pigram made a brief appearance before the court, flanked by custody staff.
He has not shown any virus symptoms and is unlikely to be tested.
The court heard he had four matters pending before the court.
Mr Vaccaro said he would need time to go through the matters with his client before they returned to court.
