FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and first gentleman Marlon Reis have examined optimistic for COVID-19.

Polis had been in quarantine since Wednesday night after discovering out he was uncovered to somebody who examined optimistic. A check he took Wednesday got here again unfavorable.

In a press release launched Saturday night time, Polis stated he and Reis have been asymptomatic and can isolate at residence.

“Marlon and I are feeling properly thus far, and are in good spirits,” Polis stated. “No particular person or household is proof against this virus.”

He urged Coloradans to restrict public interactions, to put on a masks in public, keep 6 toes from others and wash fingers.

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Within the practically 9 months for the reason that pandemic started, Polis has held information conferences, at occasions every day, to implore Colorado residents to take precautions to sluggish the unfold of the virus.

In July, he issued an order requiring masks in public indoor locations after spending the earlier months encouraging residents to undertake a tradition of masks sporting.

Earlier this month, Polis referred to as for a particular session of the Colorado Basic Meeting to work on reduction for companies and residents affected by the pandemic. The session begins Monday.

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