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  • By: Andrea Lawson
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Premier Doug Ford is isolating in Toronto after a member of his staff who was in close contact with him tested positive for COVID-19.

A statement from Ford’s office sent out late in the day says the premier has tested negative.

Members of the premier’s office staff who were close contacts of the individual who tested positive will also isolate.

Ford was not present in the Legislature for Question Period on Monday or Tuesday.

The statement says Ford will continue leading his government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic while in isolation, including briefings with officials and communicating with the public.

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