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brooklynite

(96,882 posts) Tue Feb 2, 2021, 12:32 PM Feb 2021

Andrew Yang tests positive for Covid-19 [View all]

Source: CNN

(CNN)Andrew Yang, the former Democratic candidate for president who is currently running for mayor of New York City, tested positive for Covid-19 Tuesday, according to a statement from the Yang for NY Campaign team.

Yang said in the statement that he is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to attend virtual events.

Two weeks ago, Yang announced he was quarantining after potentially being exposed to Covid-19 from a campaign staffer.

This story is breaking and will be updated.

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Andrew Yang tests positive for Covid-19 [View all] brooklynite Feb 2021 OP

not good. Wish him well and a speedy recovery still_one Feb 2021 #1

Kick for all to see.. Stuart G Feb 2021 #2

My best wishes to Andrew, he is a good man and I hope to see more of him in politics. n/t Paper Roses Feb 2021 #3

A full recovery Free From lingering or later pop up effects, AY electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #4

Oh, no. sakabatou Feb 2021 #5