Quebec Premier François Legault has tested positive for COVID-19.
The premier made the news public on social media Thursday afternoon.
In a Twitter post, Legault said he began experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms earlier in the day and a screening test came back positive.
“I feel well,” Legault wrote in French, adding he will be following public health guidelines and work remotely for the next five days.
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Legault, who is 64, also urged Quebecers to remain cautious.
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He pointed to a recent rise in daily cases as evidence that the virus is still present in Quebec.
“Let’s continue to be careful. We’ll get through this together!” he wrote.
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On Wednesday, Quebec’s interim public health director Dr. Luc Boileau warned of a possible sixth wave of the virus.
He also announced that fourth-dose booster shots of a COVID-19 vaccine would be made available to at-risk groups amid the increase in cases.
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