<p>JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, his office announced Wednesday.</p>
<p> Dunleavy, a 59-year-old Republican, is currently at home in the Wasilla area, north of Anchorage.</p>
<p>On Sunday, Dunleavy was identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19. He felt well and tested negative but went into quarantine to reduce possible exposure to others.</p>
<p>Dunleavy felt well until Tuesday night, the statement said. A second test Wednesday morning confirmed he tested positive for the virus.</p>
<p>Because Dunleavy was in quarantine during his infectious period, his office says currently there are no known close contacts.</p>
<p>The state’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, and Dunleavy’s personal physician are monitoring the governor and will “provide the public with updates as needed,” the release said.</p>
