Lt. Governor Dan Mckee
Lt. Governor Daniel McKee was notified this morning that he had been in close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
McKee is slated to assume the governorship in just weeks as sitting Governor Gina Raimondo has been named by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as Secretary of Commerce.
The Lt. Governor tested negative later this morning and exhibits no symptoms. He is currently quarantining at home and will continue to be tested. He will carry out his responsibilities remotely until the end of his quarantine at midnight on January 12.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST