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Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson tests positive for COVID-19
In a tweet Thursday, Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said he has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain. FOX 5 spoke with Wilson on Friday who said he is isolating in Madrid until he can travel back home.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - First Night Alexandria New Year's activities have been canceled as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Officials say the midnight fireworks display will continue as scheduled.
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In a tweet Thursday, Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said he has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain.
"I was boosted and had light symptoms," Wilson said. "Everyone else in my family was negative and they have traveled home." FOX 5 spoke with Wilson who said he is isolating in Madrid until he can travel back home.