Ontario premier monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms after team member tests positive

TORONTO -- A member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's tour team has tested positive for COVID-19, his office says.

According to Ford’s office, the premier did not have any close contact or prolonged exposure with the junior staff member.

Earlier today, a junior member of my tour team tested positive for COVID-19. I had no close contact or prolonged exposure to them and will therefore closely monitor my symptoms and take appropriate action as needed. I wish this member of my team a speedy and safe recovery.

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) September 24, 2020

"All staff that had contact with their teammate will self-isolate and monitor for symptoms," a statement issued Thursday morning said. 

"The premier will closely monitor for symptoms and take appropriate next steps if necessary."

 

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  Ontario Premier Doug Ford tours Algonquin College Centre for Construction Facility in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick