Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday, according to his office, and plans to work remotely. He will remain in isolation through at least June 2 and until he tests negative.
"This morning, the governor tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms," the statement said.
The statement also said that the governor has received a prescription for the antiviral drug Paxlovid, which has proven effective against COVID-19, and that he will begin his 5-day regimen of the medication immediately.
The governor is vaccinated and has received both eligible boosters, as recently as May 18.
This AM, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am currently experiencing mild symptoms. Grateful to be vaccinated & for treatments like Paxlovid.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) May 28, 2022
I’m following health guidelines and will be isolating while I work remotely.
Wishing everyone a safe & healthy Memorial Day weekend.
There were also two other high profile COVID-19 cases announced recently. Archbishop Jose Gomez, leader of the Catholic Diocese of Los Angeles, tested positive on Friday. Gomez will be not attending Memorial Day Mass.
Comedian and Actor Billy Crystal, on Saturday, announced via Twitter that he had also tested positive, tweeting, "I tested positive today. Was taking every precaution possible. Don't think it's not going to happen to you. Stay safe!"