B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are ‘mild’

The Premier says said he’s isolating and working from home until his symptoms resolve

B.C. Premier John Horgan has tested positive for COVID-19, days after he attended a series of events including a meeting with the Prime Minister.

“Unfortunately, we know that this virus remains active in our communities and even when you take precautions, you can still be infected. We look forward to the Premier being back in the Legislature when he’s feeling better,” said Lindsay Byers, deputy communications director for the Office of the Premier.

The forum was held at Vancouver Convention Centre. The event’s website notes that all in-person passes were sold out. It says Globe Forum team implemented extra sanitary measures throughout the event and adjusted seating plans for sessions to comply with social-distancing regulations. B.C.’s Health Minister Adrian Dix said he had provided on Monday his weekly public-health emergency briefing to Mr. Horgan. He said the Premier was very engaged in the conversation.

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