Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
“After testing negative as recently as this weekend, today I took a COVID rapid test and received a positive result," Yang said in a statement. "I am experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well and in good spirits. I will quarantine in accordance with public health guidelines and follow the advice of my doctor.”
Yang, a former Democratic presidential hopeful and tech entrepreneur, said that despite his positive test, he "will continue to attend as many virtual events as possible, in addition to working with our incredible campaign team to continue our mission of getting New York City back on its feet."
ang said that his campaign team has begun the contact-tracing process in an effort to notify anyone who may have come in close contact with him in recent days.
Yang, who gained a national profile during his long-shot bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, announced his bid for mayor in January after months of speculation about a potential.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/536937-yang-tests-positive-for-coronavirus
