The leader of the Quebec Liberals underwent screening after a fellow MNA in her party tested positive for COVID-19 .
Dominique Anglade confirmed her negative test results on Monday morning, saying that the fight against the pandemic “is not over.”
“Respect the rules and get vaccinated,” she wrote on Twitter.
Get weekly health news
READ MORE: Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations not expected to overwhelm Quebec hospitals in short term: report
Her test came after Liberal MNA Monsef Derraji, who represents the Montreal riding of Nelligan, announced he contracted COVID-19 on the weekend. He said he underwent screening as a “preventive measure” after his daughter’s school sent a letter recommending she be tested.
- Critics call for more frontline overdose supports as responses cause resource strain
- Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents
- Manitoba funding new social work positions in Winnipeg emergency departments
- U.S. CDC travel advisory issued for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreak
Derraji said he will be in isolation and urged people to take care of themselves as the health crisis continues.
The provincial legislature is set to resume sitting this week after summer break.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.