Premier Ford isolating after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

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.

Alright. Minister Elliott was just asked “Where is the Premier?” Her response … “He’s been working on vaccination efforts virtually full-time” … That’s what he was said to be doing yesterday as well. @CHCHNews https://t.co/V4w7VUSbZT

— Nicole Martin (@nicolemartintv) April 20, 2021

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.