By Associated Press - Saturday, October 17, 2020

FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo has tested positive for COVID-19.

KFGO radio reports Bishop John Folda had been showing symptoms associated with the coronavirus since early las week and had himself tested while self-quarantining at his home in Fargo.

The diocese says Folda is recovering and is following all recommendations from medical professionals. He will continue to self-quarantine until he is cleared to return to his public pastoral duties.



The diocese serves more than 130 parishes and 72,000 parishioners in eastern North Dakota.

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