NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19

Mayor Eric Adams examined optimistic for COVID-19.
Matthew McDermott

New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams examined optimistic for COVID-19 on Sunday, his workplace mentioned.

“This morning, Mayor Adams awakened with a raspy voice and, out of an abundance of warning, took a PCR check that has now come again optimistic,” Press Secretary Fabien Levy mentioned in a press release on Twitter Sunday afternoon. “Presently, the mayor has no different signs, however he's already isolating and will probably be canceling all public occasions for the rest of the week.”

New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams is vaccinated in opposition to the coronavirus.

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New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams will probably be working remotely whereas he's isolating.

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Adams, who's vaccinated in opposition to the coronavirus, will probably be working remotely whereas he's isolating, the assertion mentioned.

He may even “instantly,” begin taking anti-viral drugs, that are “provided without cost to NYC residents and encourages all New Yorkers eligible for these meds to take them as properly,” Levy mentioned.

Earlier Sunday, Adams’ public schedule was up to date to replicate a cancellation of a number of in-person public appearances.

New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams and his son Jordan Coleman within the dugout on the New York Yankees vs. Boston Purple Sox recreation, April 8, 2022.

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Levy then tweeted that the mayor had taken a speedy check and that it had come again unfavourable.

“.@NYCMayor took a #COVID speedy check this AM that was unfavourable, however out of an abundance of warning he has taken a PCR check as properly and is awaiting outcomes,” he mentioned.