California Gavin Newsom announced Saturday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 — just a day after meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss a partnership to combat climate change.
On Saturday, Newsom’s office issued a statement saying, “This morning, the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms. The Governor will continue to work remotely.” Critics were quick to remark on the irony that the infection came right after meeting with Ardern in San Francisco on Friday. Under Ardern, New Zealand had strict COVID-19 measures, while California had some of the toughest guidelines in the United States under Newsom.
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