Hugh Weathers tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Department of Agriculture says Director Hugh Weathers tested positive for COVID-19.
A spokesperson for the department says Weathers was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor symptoms.
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture @HughWeathers was notified that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor symptoms. (1/2)
— South Carolina Department of Agriculture (@SCDAgriculture) July 9, 2020
All of us at SCDA wish Commissioner and his wife Blanche well during their self-quarantine and encourage everyone to continue following CDC guidelines to combat the spread of the virus. (2/2)
— South Carolina Department of Agriculture (@SCDAgriculture) July 9, 2020
