By RNZ
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who met with Prime Jacinda Ardern in San Francisco yesterday, has tested positive for Covid-19.
The pair met for a joint media conference, held outdoors at the Botanical Garden, to announce a new partnership between the state and New Zealand, on climate change.
Newsom tweeted about his positive result Saturday afternoon (US time).
"This AM, I tested positive for Covid-19 and am currently experiencing mild symptoms. Grateful to be vaccinated & for treatments like Paxlovid," he said.
![Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and California Governor Gavin Newsom in San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Photo / AP](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5YUAEKOOC367GP2BRILVN4LMNM.jpg?auth=da0b65e2b8dbd5af0f43504021acc2f64421ac00a7d3e23f668875015612d4f9&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Newsom said he was following health directives and would be working remotely while he isolates.
Ardern tested positive for Covid-19 about 10 days before she left for the trip and has since been cleared for travel and a visit to the White House.