Hamilton’s Mayor Fred Eisenberger tests positive for COVID-19

As Hamilton reckons with the pandemic’s sixth wave, Mayor Fred Eisenberger has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Mayor Eisenberger received a COVID-positive test result on Tuesday evening and is currently isolating at home with symptoms as per public health guidelines, according to a statement from the city.

Yesterday evening Mayor Eisenberger tested positive for COVID-19. He is experiencing symptoms and is following public health guidelines and self-isolating.
“Please everyone get vaccinated, get boosted, follow Public Health advice and stay home if you have symptoms”- Eisenberger pic.twitter.com/5s4cblMG0X

— Fred Eisenberger (@MayorsArchive) April 13, 2022

“Please everyone get vaccinated, get boosted, follow Public Health advice and stay home if you have symptoms,” said Eisenberger in a message.

The news comes as the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Hamilton at increasingly concerning levels. Public health officials are urging the community to continue wearing masks in indoor public spaces at all times, especially essential spaces like grocery stores and pharmacies.

The city recently announced an expanded eligibility for fourth booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines, currently available to residents ages 60 and up who are 5 months or more out from their third doses.

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