County judge tests positive for COVID; court meeting moved from live to Zoom

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT

Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 — Nelson County Judge Executive Dean Watts said Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, despite the fact he was fully vaccinated.

In a text message, Watts said his symptoms were “generally light.” He said he received the Moderna vaccine about seven months ago.

As a result of his positive COVID-19 test, tomorrow’s Nelson Fiscal Court meeting will be moved from in-person to being conducted by Zoom.

Zoom Meeting Information

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7539850346?pwd=b0U4UXpsZjNLOWlBc2JLV2pKK0hCQT09

Meeting ID: 753 985 0346
Passcode: 3481800

The meeting will also be streamed live from Nelson County’s Facebook page.

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