SC Lt. Gov. Evette tests positive for COVID-19

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - On Monday, South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette announced she tested positive for COVID-19.

Like so many others across the world, I have contracted the COVID-19 virus. I began feeling unwell on Thursday morning and immediately began to self-quarantine. I was tested on Friday and got the positive result back on Saturday.

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— Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) September 14, 2020

Evette said she didn’t feel well Thursday morning and began to self-quarantine. She was tested on Friday and received a positive result on Saturday.

I’m fortunate to have had only mild symptoms and I’m already feeling much better. David has taken GREAT care of me! As careful as I’ve been, this really does show how easily the virus is spread. Please continue to be diligent in keeping yourselves and your loved ones safe.

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— Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) September 14, 2020

“I’m fortunate to have had only mild symptoms and I’m already feeling much better,” she tweeted. “David has taken GREAT care of me! As careful as I’ve been, this really does show how easily the virus can spread. Please continue to be diligent in keeping yourselves and your loved ones safe.”

Evette urged anyone who believes they may have symptoms to get tested immediately. Governor Henry McMaster also reminded South Carolinians to remain vigilant following Evette’s announcement.

Peggy and I are grateful that Lt. Governor Evette is feeling better. This should serve as a stark reminder to all of us that this virus can impact any of us, and we must continue to remain vigilant. https://t.co/7xnEz5eWO6
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) September 14, 2020

A spokesperson from Gov. McMaster’s office said the governor and First Lady Peggy McMaster each tested negative for COVID-19.

S.C. Lt. Governor has tested positive for COVID-19.
A spokesperson for @henrymcmaster says the Governor and First Lady both tested negative.
The spokesperson adds, "There is no indication of when or where the Lt. Governor contracted the virus." @wis10 https://t.co/sulkJThRk4
— Adam Mintzer (@adammintzer) September 14, 2020

The spokesperson, however, was able to confirm that Evette and McMaster last appeared together at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6.