Quebec Premier François Legault arrives at a COVID-19 press briefing Thursday January 13, 2022 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz.
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Quebec Premier François Legault has tested positive for COVID-19.
The premier made the news public on social media Thursday afternoon.
In a Twitter post, Legault said he began experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms earlier in the day and a screening test came back positive.
“I feel well,” Legault wrote in French, adding he will be following public health guidelines and work remotely for the next five days.
Legault, who is 64, also urged Quebecers to remain cautious.
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He pointed to a recent rise in daily cases as evidence that the virus is still present in Quebec.
“Let’s continue to be careful. We’ll get through this together!” he wrote.
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