Premier John Horgan has tested positive for COVID-19.
Horgan, who is recovering from cancer treatments, tested positive on Monday morning.
In a tweet, he said his symptoms are mild, “thanks to being fully vaccinated.”
He said he is isolating and working from home until his symptoms resolve.
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Horgan recently resumed travelling across the province, including two trips to Vancouver last week.
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He was there to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and to drop the ball at a charity ball hockey game with Canadian sports legend Hayley Wickenheiser.
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Horgan said he’s has been wearing his mask in indoor public spaces when he’s with people he does not know and in high-traffic areas.
The premier said he does not know where he contracted the virus.
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