Mayor Kirk Watson announced on Twitter Saturday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19.<br>

He said he will abide by <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html" target="_blank" title="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html">CDC protocols</a> and isolate himself at home.

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“Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted,” Watson said. “This situation is far from ideal, but I’m still in contact with staff and will continue to work and receive storm recovery briefings.”

Watson added that he will preside over next week’s council meeting and work session remotely.

Mayor Kirk Watson announced on Twitter Saturday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19.He said he will abide by CDC protocols and isolate himself at home.

Mayor Kirk Watson tests positive for COVID-19

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