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Gov. Holcomb quarantines after COVID-19 exposure

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb. Photos provided by the State of Indiana.

News release from the Indiana Governor’s office:

Gov. Holcomb Quarantines After COVID-19 Exposure

INDIANAPOLIS (November 17, 2020) — Several members of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s security detail have tested positive for COVID-19.

As a result, Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box has advised Governor Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb to quarantine beginning today. Governor and First Lady Holcomb are considered close contacts and will be tested later this week.

The Indiana State Department of Health will perform the contact tracing for the Governor, First Lady and the security detail.

Dr. Box and Dr. Lindsay Weaver will lead Wednesday’s weekly COVID briefing and the Governor will join by phone.

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