Governor of Montana Greg Gianforte
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The statement shared with The Hill said the Republican Party governor is experiencing “mild symptoms” and will be isolated for 10 days. Gianforte’s office did not immediately confirm the governor’s symptoms.
His wife, Susan Gianforte, is awaiting test results and has not experienced any symptoms.
According to the statement, the governor “has notified all individuals with whom he may have had close contact.” The COVID-19 test of its staff will be held on Tuesday morning.
Gianforte received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last week. He shared a video on social media receiving his inoculation at a state Walgreens.
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and accessible to all mountaineers aged 16 and over.
Thanks to the great staff of @Walgreens for making my first shot yesterday fast, easy and painless! pic.twitter.com/SZM2CdlikF
– Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) April 2, 2021
Gianforte is not the first governor to test positive for COVID-19. Alaska Gov. Michael Dunleavy (R), South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R), and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (R) have tested positive for coronavirus, among other governors.
The Montana governor last month lifted the masked state’s mandate, after he said the state has moved forward by vaccinating the most vulnerable against COVID-19.
He made the announcement during a legislation signing ceremony that protects companies, healthcare providers, houses of worship and non-profit organizations from coronavirus-related claims.
Montana has reported at least 105,142 cases of COVID-19 and 1,466 deaths