New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Quarantining After Being Exposed To COVID-19
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is now quarantining at home after being exposed to the coronavirus.
Grewal took a COVID test after coming in contact with a staff member on Monday who tested positive.
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A rapid COVID-19 test came back positive for Grewal, but a follow-up test returned a negative result.
Gov. Phil Murphy said in a tweet Wednesday that he was keeping Grewal in his prayers.
Tammy and I are keeping @NewJerseyOAG in our prayers as he follows public health guidance and enters self-quarantine. https://t.co/Lq7nF1KdN4
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 11, 2020
Murphy communications director Mahen Gunaratna said the governor hadn't been in contact with Grewal.
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