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Alaska governor tests positive for virus; has mild symptoms

Published 10:30 pm Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage news conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo/Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage news conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo/Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, his office announced Wednesday.

Dunleavy, a 59-year-old Republican, is currently at home in the Wasilla area, north of Anchorage.

On Sunday, Dunleavy was identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19. He felt well and tested negative but went into quarantine to reduce possible exposure to others.

Dunleavy felt well until Tuesday night, the statement said. A second test Wednesday morning confirmed he tested positive for the virus.

Because Dunleavy was in quarantine during his infectious period, his office says currently there are no known close contacts.

The state’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, and Dunleavy’s personal physician are monitoring the governor and will “provide the public with updates as needed,” the release said.

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