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Washington Attorney General Ferguson tests positive for COVID-19

Dec 24, 2021, 6:43 AM

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has tested positive COVID-19.

He announced on Twitter that he has been “isolating at home” since symptoms first came on last weekend, adding that his family “will continue to isolate per public health guidelines.”

Virologist suggests layering COVID precautions if gathering for the holidays

Ferguson says the positive result means he will miss Christmas with family, but he’s grateful to be vaccinated, managing his symptoms at home, and is starting feeling better.

He also says he’s looking forward to getting his booster shot.

Gov. Inslee says two blessings of 2021 holiday season are boosters, masks

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