The Governor of California, who met with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in San Francisco on Saturday (NZ time), has tested positive for COVID-19.
The pair met for a joint media conference, held outdoors at the Botanical Garden, to announce a new partnership between the state and New Zealand on climate change.
Governor Gavin Newsom tweeted about his positive result on Sunday morning (NZ time).
"This AM, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am currently experiencing mild symptoms. Grateful to be vaccinated and for treatments like Paxlovid," he said.
Newsom said he was following health directives and would be working remotely while he isolates.
Ardern tested positive for COVID-19 about 10 days before she left for the trip and has since been cleared for travel and a visit to the White House.
RNZ
