Andrew Yang Tests<br />Positive for COVID-19.<br />New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang<br />has tested positive for COVID-19. .<br />He announced the news<br />in a statement on Tuesday.<br />After testing negative as<br />recently as this weekend,<br />today I took a COVID rapid test<br />and received a positive result, Andrew Yang, via 'New York Post'.<br />The former presidential candidate said<br />that he is only experiencing “mild symptoms”<br />and is otherwise “in good spirits.”.<br />I am experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well and in good spirits. I will quarantine in accordance with public health guidelines and follow the advice of my doctor, Andrew Yang, via 'New York Post'.<br />He also assured his followers that his<br />team has “begun the contact tracing process” in<br />order to mitigate any additional infections. .<br />Our team has begun the contact tracing process to notify anyone who may have been in close contact with me. Our safety protocols require staffers who participate in in-person campaign activities get tested on a weekly basis, Andrew Yang, via 'New York Post'.<br />Yang plans to attend “as many virtual<br />events as possible” and will coordinate with his team<br />to continue his campaign for mayor. .<br />When the time is right, I look<br />forward to once again hitting<br />the campaign trail and advancing a<br />positive vision for our city’s future, Andrew Yang, via 'New York Post'