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NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams has tested positive for Covid-19, a City Hall spokeserson announced Sunday afternoon.
Details: Adams’ press secretary, Fabien Levy, said the mayor woke up with a “raspy voice” Sunday morning — his 100th day in office — and took a PCR test "out of an abundance of caution." The test has came back positive.
“At this time, the mayor has no other symptoms, but he is already isolating and will be canceling all public events for the remainder of the week,” Levy said in a statement. “He is also going to immediately begin taking the anti-viral medications offered for free to New York City residents and encourages all New Yorkers eligible for these medications to take them as well."
Context: Adams attended the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators' 51st Annual Legislative Conference in Albany on Friday and Saturday. Few people were masked at the crowded, indoor gathering, according to one attendee.
Adams appeared on PIX 11 early Sunday then called in to WBLS 107.5 FM at 8 a.m. By at 9:39 a.m., City Hall officials updated the mayor’s public schedule, canceling three in-person appearances including two celebrating the opening of Deno’s Wonder Wheel in Coney Island.
“.@NYCMayor took a #COVID rapid test this AM that was negative, but out of an abundance of caution he has taken a PCR test as well and is awaiting results,” Levy tweeted shortly after 12:00 p.m. The official notification about his positive test came by 2:00 p.m.
Adams was also among attendees at the Gridiron Club dinner on April 2 where at least 67 guests tested positive, according to new figures from the organizers of the dinner. Adams got tested after the Gridiron event and the results came up negative, his spokesperson said Wednesday.
Members of the Biden administration, congressional lawmakers and reporters were among those who tested positive. Guests were required to provide a proof of vaccination before going to the event but did not have to show negative Covid-19 test results. While the majority of the employees who worked the event were wearing masks, the majority of the attendees were not wearing masks.
What’s next: Adams still delivered virtual remarks at a Teachers College advocacy workshop for Columbia University and New York University participants a little past noon. Adams will be working remotely while quarantining.
“While he is isolating, he will continue to serve New Yorkers by working remotely," Levy said.
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