Governor Burgum tests positive for Coronavirus

Photo by: Office of the Governor of North Dakota
Photo by: Office of the Governor of North Dakota

(Bismarck, ND) -- North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has tested positive for COVID-19.

"After testing negative on Friday following an exposure notification, I experienced cold and flu-like symptoms this morning and tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon,” Burgum said in a statement released to WDAY Radio.

The Governor is fully vaccinated and has received his booster shot, according to his office.

“I am isolating and consulting with my physician," adding Governor Burgum, who is in good spirits despite the positive test.

Burgum is set to isolate through this coming Thursday.