Gov. Justice tests negative for coronavirus after coming into contact with first positive case

CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – Gov. Jim Justice says he was tested for coronavirus after he came into contact with the first known positive case.

Justice says the test came back negative within just a few hours after being tested.  He went on to say that the contact was back on February 15 when he gave the man a handshake and a hug.

He said a picture of the two shaking hands has been circulating.

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