Newsom tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of statewide tour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Positive for (D). COVID-19, His office stated that he was experiencing mild symptoms late Wednesday night.

Newsom’s office stated that he would be in isolation for five days, and that his state tour will continue for the week ahead. per Ashley Zavala, KRCA news. Newsom has received a vaccine against the virus.

NEWSOM PLANNING POLICY TOUR INSTEAD OF STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

This positive test came just days after Democratic Governor returned from vacation. personal trip Baja California Mexico

Newsom and leaders from the Associated Press will be traveling across Northern California between March 16-19 with Newsom. state legislature On a policy-tour instead of the State of the State Address. He did not make it immediately clear what policy he and his fellow legislators would address.

According to the constitution of Golden State, it is mandatory that the governor “shall report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the State and may make recommendations.” As with the State of the Union at the start, the governor would send a letter to the legislature outlining the details. “state of the state,” However, since Gov. Earl Warren was the first governor in 1940s. have given speeches.

The governor is 55 years old ended California’s COVID-19 declared an emergency in February, nearly three decades after its first declaration. This announcement earlier in February Schools in the Golden State are not required to provide school meals.