23 May 2022

Wellington mayor Andy Foster tests positive for Covid-19

9:49 am on 23 May 2022

Wellington mayor Andy Foster has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

He returned a positive RAT test yesterday evening after developing symptoms.

A spokesperson said his symptoms were light to moderate and he would maintain light duties remotely while in isolation.

Wellington's deputy mayor Sarah Free is standing in for him.