Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he has again tested positive for COVID-19.
“Once again I am very appreciative to be vaccinated and boosted,” Inslee said in a news release. “This is a scientific gift that has given us the capacity to prevent hospitalizations or worse. I encourage folks who haven’t received their booster to talk with their doctor and avail themselves of this protective, life-saving measure.”
This is the second time the governor has contracted COVID-19. His first bout with the virus was last May. This time, Inslee “is experiencing very mild symptoms including a mild cough” but will still be working and attending virtual meetings.
He also is working with his doctor to decide whether to receive Paxlovid antiviral treatments, according to the release.
The governor’s calendar was updated hours after the announcement. Two of the three events will continue this week without Inslee. An outreach day scheduled for Friday in central Washington will be rescheduled, the calendar update noted.
The news release says Inslee is fully vaccinated, and received his last booster in September. Inslee’s wife, Trudi, has tested negative.
