SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19.
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The mayor confirmed she has the virus in a tweet Thursday morning.
The tweet said, “Guess it’s my turn. Getting ready for work I had this unpleasant surprise. No symptoms."
She added a fingers-crossed emoji and a photo of her positive test.
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Mayor Wilson has played a prominent role in helping shepherd county residents through the pandemic, including such things as tests, masks and other policies.
Guess it’s my turn. Getting ready for work I had this unpleasant surprise. No symptoms.🤞 pic.twitter.com/iBkwGy42ig
— Jenny Wilson (@JennyWilsonUT) June 2, 2022