GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she tested positive for COVID-19.
The governor, who has been fully vaccinated and boosted twice, said she had mild symptoms. She tested positive Monday evening after testing negative earlier in the day.
“I am grateful for the support of my family, my staff, and the vaccine for offering me robust protection against the virus. I look forward to getting back to work in person, meeting with constituents, and keeping Michigan on the move,” Whitmer said in a statement. “I encourage my fellow Michiganders to get vaccinated and boosted.”
Whitmer said she will be working remotely while following protocols.