B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19

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B.C. Premier John Horgan has contracted COVID-19.

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“This morning I examined optimistic for COVID-19,” he stated on Twitter on Monday. “Luckily, my signs are delicate and that’s because of being absolutely vaccinated.”

Horgan stated he’s following public well being steerage by isolating and dealing from dwelling till his signs are gone.

Horgan has had two bouts of most cancers, together with one as not too long ago as late final yr. He completed 35 rounds of radiation in January to deal with throat most cancers, and stated after that he was “rather less strong” however feeling higher by the day. He had found a lump on his neck in October 2021.

When he was in his 40s, Horgan survived bladder most cancers.

“It’s essential … for individuals to grasp that this isn’t the primary time I’ve skilled a well being challenge like this,” Horgan stated in October after asserting his second most cancers prognosis. “It’s the extraordinary efforts of our public health-care system that provides me full confidence that each one can be fantastic for me.”

Well being Minister Adrian Dix stated he spoke with Horgan at size Monday the place they mentioned the premier’s well being and different points associated to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

“He made it clear (his signs) had been delicate, that he was very appreciative and understanding of the truth that his three doses of COVID-19 vaccine makes an actual distinction for him in his outcomes at this level,” Dix stated.

Dix stated they spoke for about 45 minutes.

— With information from Stephanie Ip and Canadian Press