Coronavirus: Andrew Yang, New York mayoral candidate, says he has tested positive
Andrew Yang, a former US presidential candidate, said Tuesday that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
Yang, 46, has recently become a top New York mayoral candidate. “After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test. I’m experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well & in good spirits,” he tweeted.
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Yang said he was quarantining and adhering to public health guidelines “until I can get back out on the campaign trail.”
After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test. I'm experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well & in good spirits. I'm quarantining & adhering to public health guidelines until I can get back out on the campaign trail.👍
— Andrew Yang🧢🗽🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) February 2, 2021
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