Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 in the morning after exhibiting mild symptoms.
“The Governor will continue to work remotely,” the governor’s office said in a statement, adding that he will “remain in isolation at least through Thursday, June 2 and until he tests negative” in accordance with local and state health guidelines.
“This AM, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am currently experiencing mild symptoms,” Newsom posted Saturday on Twitter. “I’m following health guidelines and will be isolating while I work remotely.”
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
The statement said Newsom will test prior to leaving isolation, as outlined in the state’s SMARTER Plan for transitioning into an endemic stage of managing COVID-19, which focuses on testing and treatment.
The Governor also has received a prescription for Paxlovid, Pfizer’s antiviral drug that has been proven effective against COVID-19, and will begin the 5-day regimen of pills immediately.
Newsom is vaccinated and received his second booster shot May 18. But the governor’s office said vaccinations and boosters remain the best protection from COVID-19.
“Grateful to be vaccinated & for treatments like Paxlovid,” Newsom tweeted.