LINCOLN- The governor has yet again been exposed to COVID-19, thus having to skip his annual Walk for Wellness. Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley appeared in his absence. The governor is not experiencing any symptoms and is following all federal coronavirus guidelines. He said that he was quarantining after coming into contact with someone during a business meeting last week who later tested positive for the virus.

While in quarantine the governor announced that 45,000 people in the state were vaccinated last week in the state, bringing the total to almost 185,000 since the vaccines were rolled out to the public. The governor cautioned Friday that it could take a few months to work through the state’s priority group of people 65 and older.

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