Gothamist reports:
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang announced Tuesday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to suspend what had been an active campaign schedule that took him across the five boroughs.
In a press release, Yang revealed that he tested positive on Tuesday after taking a rapid test. He had tested negative as recently as the weekend.
This is the second time Yang has been forced to halt in-person events because of the pandemic. Two weeks ago, Yang stopped in-person campaigning for eight days as a precaution after one of his staffers became infected with the virus.
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
In all seriousness if you want me to feel better donate to my campaign! Then I can relax. ?
— Andrew Yang???? (@AndrewYang) February 2, 2021