P.E.I. premier tests positive for COVID – CBC

King tested negative when symptoms first developed

Mar 30, 2022

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King has COVID-19.

King announced his positive test on Twitter Wednesday morning.

“After developing mild symptoms on Monday, I stayed home from the office and the legislature yesterday,” King wrote.

“Although initially I tested negative for COVID-19, my symptoms worsened overnight and I was retested this morning and tested positive.”

Following the guidance from the Chief Public Health Office, King said he would be isolating for the remainder of the week.

No further details on the premier’s condition were immediately available.