BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has announced Saturday, Feb. 5, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Burgum is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and received a booster shot, according to a release from his spokesman Mike Nowatzki. The governor plans to isolate through Thursday.
“After testing negative on Friday following an exposure notification, I experienced cold and flu-like symptoms this morning and tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon,” Burgum said in the release. “I am isolating and consulting with my physician.”