NEW YORK — Andrew Yang, the onetime presidential candidate who is now running for New York City mayor, has tested positive for coronavirus, his campaign announced Tuesday.
“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 Tuesday. “I am experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well and in good spirits.”
Yang said he would go into quarantine and stick to virtual events for an unspecified length of time.
“When the time is right, I look forward to once again hitting the campaign trail and advancing a positive vision for our city’s future,” he stated.
The former Democratic contender for the White House-turned-local politician has made numerous public appearances, including speeches, subway rides and visits to stores, since launching his mayoral run last month.
A Yang staffer previously tested positive for coronavirus, prompting the candidate to go into quarantine.
Yang said his team would notify people who have come into contact with him of his diagnosis.
