Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Daughter, Test Positive For COVID

MINNESOTA — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and her 8-year-old daughter have tested positive for COVID-19. Flanagan, who is fully vaccinated, shared the news over social media Sunday.

"I wanted to share with Minnesotans that I tested positive for COVID-19 after caring for our 8-year-old daughter who tested positive last week," she wrote.

"While I'm under the weather, our family is doing well, and we're thankful for the support of friends and family."

Flanagan's daughter, Siobhan, tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 22 after having a headache and sore throat. Children under 12 are not yet eligible for the vaccine.

"After a few days of fever, sniffles, and lots of sleep, she started to feel better over the course of the week. Her silly personality came back, and she even did some homework online."

Days later, Flanagan said she began to feel "cold-like symptoms" herself. She took a rapid test that came back positive Friday, and a mail-in PCR test confirmed the results.

"I'll be continuing to stay home to recover and make sure I don't get anyone else sick," she wrote.

Flanagan took the opportunity to remind Minnesotans that "this pandemic is not over, and we have to keep doing everything we can to keep our kids safe. Getting vaccinated isn't just about you - it's about protecting our little ones who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated."