Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID, experiencing 'very mild' symptoms

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for the governor said he is experiencing "very mild" symptoms and will continue working and taking meetings virtually. His wife First Spouse Trudi Inslee has tested negative for COVID-19.

The governor's office said Inslee is currently talking with his doctor about whether to receive Paxlovid antiviral treatments.

“Once again I am very appreciative to be vaccinated and boosted,” Inslee said in a statement. “This is a scientific gift that has given us the capacity to prevent hospitalizations or worse. I encourage folks who haven’t received their booster to talk with their doctor and avail themselves of this protective, life-saving measure.”

Inslee is fully vaccinated including booster shots in October 2021, March 2022 and September 2022, his office said. This is the second time the governor has had COVID. He tested positive in May 2022.