Democrat Stacey Abrams tests positive for coronavirus
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By Dave Williams
Capitol Beat News Service
ATLANTA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has tested positive for COVID-19, her campaign announced.
Abrams, who is challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s bid for a second term, tested positive for the virus Wednesday morning after testing negative both Monday and Tuesday.
“She is fully vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms,” according to a statement from Abrams’ campaign. “Consistent with [federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, she will isolate at home and looks forward to traveling across the state to meet Georgians as soon as possible.”
Abrams’ negative test on Tuesday came before she delivered a speech on the economy in Atlanta. The positive test showed up so quickly because she tests for COVID-19 daily.
There was no word on when Abrams might be able to get back to the campaign trail.
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