Governor Sisolak is back to work in his government office after completing his self-isolation due to his recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
In a tweet, he goes on to say, "my team and I are continuing to work on behalf of all Nevadans during the ongoing pandemic. Thank you to everyone who sent me well wishes! I am grateful to be your Governor".
As part of a regular testing protocol, Governor Sisolak underwent routine COVID-19 testing on Friday, November 13 in Carson City. A rapid test provided a positive result. The Governor also received a diagnostic PCR test at that time, which has also returned a positive result.
Prior to the positive results, the Governor had received negative results on all previous tests – including his last two regular COVID tests conducted on Monday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Nov. 6.
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UPDATE: November 17, 2020
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced Monday that he continues to be in good spirits and has only experienced mild head congestion related to his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
As part of a regular testing protocol, Governor Sisolak underwent routine COVID-19 testing on Friday, November 13 in Carson City. A rapid test provided a positive result. The Governor also received a diagnostic PCR test at that time, which has also returned a positive result.
"I appreciate the outpouring of support and well wishes from Nevadans and those across the country who have taken time to check in on me," said Gov. Sisolak. "I again want to thank the health officials who assisted me through this process. They serve as a strong reminder of how proud we should all be of our State’s health workers. My focus remains on addressing the record surge the State is currently experiencing and my administration continues to work around the clock to serve Nevadans through this ongoing pandemic.”
The Governor continues to isolate and monitor symptoms. He is receiving daily monitoring provided by the Local Health Authority, in addition to check-ins from a local physician.
Prior to the positive results on Friday, the Governor has received negative results on all previous tests – including his last two regular COVID tests conducted on Monday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Nov. 6.
The Governor remains in constant contact with his staff and his Cabinet and the work of the Governor’s Office will continue remotely.
The Governor was last in the Carson City office on Thursday, November 12. Any staff members deemed close contacts through the contact tracing process will remain in quarantine for the full period in compliance with CDC guidelines and must receive a negative test result before returning to the office upon completion of their full quarantine period. Those staffers will be working from home and are able to conduct their regular business during this time.
The Governor’s Office has followed all public health and safety protocols including temperature checks, wearing face coverings, social distancing and strict hygiene procedures
ORIGINAL STORY:
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Governor made the announcement on Friday November 13 saying, "As part of a regular testing protocol, I underwent routine COVID-19 testing on Friday, November 13 in Carson City. A rapid test provided a positive result. I also received a diagnostic PCR test and those results are pending at this time."
In a letter to the press it says the Governor is not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. It also says he expressed feeling fatigued earlier in the week but thought it was because of his demanding schedule. He didn't experience any other symptoms.
The Governor says it was important for him to share his results as soon as possible adding, "With my case, I want to underscore the importance of Nevadans to stay at home as much as they possibly can at this time."
Prior to Friday's test, the Governor has received negative results on all previous tests – including his last two regular COVID tests conducted on Monday, November 2 and Friday, November 6.
The Governor will isolate and continue to monitor his symptoms. He will receive daily monitoring provided by the Local Health Authority, in addition to regular check-ins from a local physician.
The Governor has proactively reached out to those who may have been close contacts. Formal contact tracing efforts are underway to ensure all close contacts are notified and informed of next steps in accordance with public health guidelines.
All public events have been canceled at this time. The work of the Governor’s Office will continue remotely.
The Governor was last in the Carson City office on Thursday, November 12. Out of an abundance of caution, all staff in the Carson City office transitioned to work from home status on Friday.
