Health & Fitness
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fuller said she has notified her close contacts and is following all CDC protocols.
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NEWTON, MA — Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from her office released Monday.
Fuller said she has notified her close contacts and is following all CDC protocols.
"I have tested positive for COVID- 19,” Fuller said. "I took a rapid home antigen test on Sunday after experiencing mild, spring allergy-like symptoms. I feel fine and my symptoms continue to be mild. I am deeply grateful for the protection the vaccine and the booster provide against serious illness."
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The mayor said she will be keeping her regularly scheduled meetings by participating virtually.
“I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test immediately (after self-isolating) if experiencing symptoms of the virus,” Fuller said.
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Updates from Fuller’s office can be found here.
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