Fully vaccinated and double boosted California Governor Gavin Newsom has tested positive for COVID-19.
Newsom’s second booster shot was on May 18.
“This morning, the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms,” Newsom’s office said in a press release. “As outlined in California’s SMARTER Plan, which focuses on testing and treatment, the Governor will test prior to leaving isolation.”
The governor reportedly has “mild symptoms.”
This AM, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am currently experiencing mild symptoms. Grateful to be vaccinated & for treatments like Paxlovid.
I’m following health guidelines and will be isolating while I work remotely.
Wishing everyone a safe & healthy Memorial Day weekend.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) May 28, 2022
According to the press release, Newsom “received a prescription for Paxlovid, the antiviral that has been proven effective against COVID-19,
