Premier Doug Ford, health minister to be tested for COVID-19, after Ontario education minister tested

Stephen Lecce recently learned he had come into contact with someone who has the coronavirus

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott are being tested for COVID-19, after Education Minister Stephen Lecce was tested on Tuesday, the Premier’s office said.

Mr. Lecce, who appeared alongside Mr. Ford and Ms. Elliott at an announcement at Queen’s Park on Tuesday, recently learned he had come into contact with someone who has the virus, the Premier’s office said in a statement.

“Premier Ford and Minister Elliott will be getting tested today. Both will continue to monitor for symptoms and take appropriate action as necessary,” the statement said.

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