Gov. Dunleavy To Self-Quarantine After Close Contact With COVID-Positive Individual

From the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy:

February 22, 2021

Juneau – Governor Mike Dunleavy was informed yesterday that he was in close contact on Saturday with an individual who was later found to be positive for the coronavirus. After receiving a COVID-19 rapid test, the Governor immediately went into self-isolation at his home in the Mat-Su Valley. The test result came back this morning and was negative, he continues to show no symptoms of the virus.

The Governor is following the self-quarantine procedures set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services by remaining at his residence for a minimum of seven days. Like so many other Alaskans who have experienced a close contact, he will continue to fulfill his duties by teleworking from home and receive additional tests until it is certain he is free of the virus.

This press release was produced by the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy. The views expressed here are the author’s own.