Premier David Burt has tested positive for the coronavirus, and said he is “feeling fine” and “intends to conduct most of my engagements this week remotely.”
The Premier said, “On Sunday evening following receipt of an email notifying me that someone with whom I was in contact last week had tested positive for the coronavirus, I took an at-home test where I tested positive for coronavirus.
“I immediately isolated and informed all persons with whom I had in-person engagements this week that they would need to be remote. I have also been in contact with the contact tracing teams from the Ministry of Health and persons with whom I may have been in close contact over the last few days.
“In addition to being fully vaccinated & boosted, I do have a regular antigen testing regime, which includes testing at least twice a week, Tuesdays before Cabinet, and Fridays before House of Assembly sessions.
“I wish to assure the public that I am feeling fine and I intend to conduct most of my engagements this week remotely, including the rescheduled post-budget press conference, rescheduled Chamber of Commerce Budget Breakfast, and the House of Assembly on Friday. I look forward to returning back to the office next week to continue progressing the Government’s Agenda.”
This marks the second time the Premier has Covid, the first time was back in April 2021.
