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State Senator Scott Wilk Tests Positive For COVID-19

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SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA) — Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced in a statement Monday.

State assembly member Suzette Valladares, right, with daughter Charlotte, 4, introduces Kevin Faulconer
Santa Clarita, CA - August 28,2021: State assembly member Suzette Valladares, right, with daughter Charlotte, 4, introduces Kevin Faulconer, center, and state senator Scott Wilk, left, during a campaign stop at the Black Bear Diner on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 in Santa Clarita, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Wilk said the positive diagnosis has delayed his return to Sacramento.

"On Sunday, prior to returning to Sacramento for the new legislative session, I tested positive for COVID-19," the 62-year-old Senate minority leader said in a statement. "Thankfully, I am asymptomatic and feel completely fine, but will follow the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health and remain home.

He said he is full vaccinated and had "ironically planned to get my booster this week."

Wilk encouraged others to get vaccinated saying, "If you are considering vaccination, I urge you to take that precaution."

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First published on January 3, 2022 / 1:49 PM PST

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