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by Andrew Learmonth
29 September 2021
Kate Forbes self-isolating after testing positive for Covid

Kate Forbes self-isolating after testing positive for Covid

Finance and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes is self-isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19.

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she was experiencing "cold-like symptoms".

Speaking remotely to MSPs on Economy and Fair Work Committee on Wednesday morning, Forbes apologised for not being able to join them in person. 

“I can assure you that only Covid would keep me from the committee’s scrutiny in person and I’m sure the committee is quite relieved that I am not with you in person this morning,” she said.

Later, Forbes - who has had both doses of the vaccine - tweeted: "I can confirm I’ve tested positive for Covid-19 and I’m self-isolating at home.

"Fortunately (or unfortunately!) hybrid working allows me to still appear in Parliament virtually.

"The cold-like symptoms aren’t fun but I’m incredibly relieved to be double vaccinated."

 

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