CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice continued to deal with what were described as mild symptoms associated with covid-19 Wednesday.
Justice administration Communications Director Jordan Damron said the governor was resting comfortably at home in Greenbrier County after testing positive Tuesday afternoon.
“He’s isolating and he’s doing okay,” Damron said during an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline.” “He sounds sick. He’s congested, coughing, sneezing, the whole run of the mill but no need to raise alarm.”
Justice, who also tested positive for covid in January 2022, was monitoring the work of the legislature Wednesday. His office put out a statement praising the House of Delegates for passing his personal income tax reduction bill during Wednesday’s floor session.
Damron said the governor’s office notified everyone the governor was in contact with Tuesday before he got sick. The notification came before the office announced Justice had tested positive. Justice did spend time with WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins and other WVU officials Tuesday at the capitol.
Late this afternoon upon the sudden onset of symptoms I immediately sought a COVID-19 test and it came back positive. Thankfully, I am experiencing only mild symptoms and I will isolate at home until I am well again.
— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) January 17, 2023
Justice is appreciative for everyone who has reached out,” Damron said.
“He did want me to convey that he’s deeply thankful for all of the well-wishes and the tweets and the texts and the emails and the phone calls and people stopping by the office and conveying their well-wishes. He’s deeply appreciative,” Damron said.
Damron said Gov. Justice won’t return to the capitol until he gets a negative test.