Gov. Ricketts infected with COVID-19

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has tested positive for COVID-19.

That’s according to a press release sent from his office Wednesday morning.

The governor said in a statement, “The First Lady and I have tested positive for COVID-19.  Both of us are experiencing very minor symptoms.  We will be following CDC guidelines and will be isolating.”