Qld Governor Dr Jeannette Young tests positive for Covid-19

Queensland’s Governor and former chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young has tested positive for Covid-19.

Queensland’s Governor Dr Jeannette Young has tested positive for Covid-19.

A statement from Government House this morning confirmed the governor was displaying “mild symptoms”.

“She is isolating at Government House,” the statement said.

“Her Excellency will conduct her constitutional duties virtually and the rest of her program will be rescheduled.”

Queensland Governor Jeannette Young at Government House. Pic David Kelly

Dr Young was previously the state’s chief health officer for the majority of the pandemic before Dr John Gerrard took over as she stepped into the Governor role.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has passed on her well-wishes to Dr Young, who stood by her during the state’s Covid-19 response.

“The governor has just put out a tweet that she has Covid, so many other people across the state have it as well,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“There’s over 550 people currently in hospital, but I know that Queenslanders would also like to pass on her bet their best wishes as well to the Governor.”