WA Gov. Inslee, Lt. Gov. Heck test positive for coronavirus, with mild symptoms

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Lt. Gov. Denny Heck have tested positive for the coronavirus and are working from home while experiencing mild symptoms, their offices announced Wednesday.

Inslee, who is fully vaccinated and has had two booster shots, took a rapid antigen test that came back positive Wednesday, his office said in a news release.

About one hour later, Heck, also vaccinated and double-boosted, announced his own positive test.

Inslee, 71, is working from home and consulting with his doctors to set up Paxlovid antiviral treatments. “I am experiencing very mild symptoms and am most glad I’m vaccinated and boosted,” he said in a statement. “I hope others consider getting their booster because it’s very effective in preventing serious illness.”