North Dakota Gov. Burgum ‘isolating’ after testing positive for COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Burgum says he experienced “cold and flu-like symptoms” Saturday morning (Feb. 5, 2022) and tested positive for COVID-19 in the afternoon. He says he had tested negative for the virus on Friday. The 65-year-old Republican says he is fully vaccinated and has received his booster shot. Burgum says he is isolating and consulting with his physician.