GOVERNOR Ralph DLG Torres issued the following statement Monday afternoon:
“I would like to let the community know that after having been in close-contact with a family member who tested positive for Covid-19, I received a Covid-19 antigen test administered by the Task Force on Sunday, January 30th and was informed shortly after that I tested positive for Covid-19.
“Before Sunday, I took Covid-19 tests on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and had tested negative on all three of those tests.
“Despite testing positive, I remain in good spirits and am not experiencing any symptoms. I am thankful for having received my vaccinations and booster shot and will quarantine at home as per current Covid-19 quarantine protocols. I will continue to telework while in isolation and will do my part to keep my family, staff, and community safe.
“I want to extend my appreciation to the Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation for their continued work and commitment to keeping our community safe, and continue to thank our residents for following our most updated Covid-19 protocols. As a Commonwealth, we are living through the new normal of this pandemic; our community’s ability to come together to face this challenge is a testament of our strength and resilience.
“As of January 30, 2022, the CNMI is currently at a 99.2% vaccination rate. Vaccinations help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, and I urge those unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated, and our community to consider getting their booster shots. Please also remember to practice the 3 W’s, wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.”
Updated Covid-19 protocols, effective January 29, 2022, state that “individuals confirmed positive with Covid-19 and are asymptomatic must stay home for at least five days, isolated from others, and wear a well-fitted mask around others.”
For more information on the most updated CNMI Covid-19 quarantine and entry protocols, visit https://governor.gov.mp/news/cnmi-updates-quarantine-and-entry-protocols
Ralph DLG Torres
