New Mexico lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines

Published December 9, 2021 12:49 PM

By MORGAN LEE
Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state senator says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at home with a special legislative session underway on political redistricting. Democrat Bobby Gonzales of Taos told The Associated Press on Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus the previous day through a rapid test. He informed Senate leadership out of concern for anyone who might also have been exposed through close contact. Gonzales said was tested Saturday with a negative result before meeting that day with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. He underwent a test again on Wednesday under health protocols for the governor’s office in anticipation of another meeting with Lujan Grisham that did not occur.

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