DULUTH — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is isolating after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
In a series of tweets Wednesday, Larson, who is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, said the illness is spreading through her household due to "influx of recent in-person events (and) an increase in overall exposures." While she has not yet tested positive, she said she is symptomatic and expects to isolate for up to a week.
"While I tested negative today, based on symptoms I’m guessing that will change," Larson tweeted.
Keeping with the theme of the times, influx of recent in-person events & an increase in overall exposures my household has covid.
— Emily Larson (@LarsonForDuluth) May 11, 2022
I test often at the DECC (thank you, science and State of Mn!). While I tested negative today, based on symptoms I’m guessing that will change. 1/3
Larson will miss her scheduled speech at HeartlandForward's 2022 Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Ark.
"I am now headed back to my couch for the foreseeable future to rest & work from home & will see you all in 5-7 days," Larson tweeted. "This is my first covid infection & hope it is my last."
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COVID-19 cases are rising throughout the region.