Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, announced on Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Twitter, Abrams said she is experiencing mild symptoms and is both vaccinated and boosted.

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"This morning, Stacey Abrams tested positive for COVID-19 during routine testing. She tests daily and tested negative via PCR Monday and negative via rapid test yesterday before her ‘Georgia Thrives’ economic speech," said Jaylen Black, spokesperson and press secretary for Abrams.

"She is fully vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms. Consistent with CDC guidelines, she will isolate at home and looks forward to traveling across the state to meet Georgians as soon as possible."

Abrams is in her second run for governor against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Recent polls have shown Kemp to hold a slight lead over Abrams as the November election inches closer.

Zach Dennis is the editor of the arts and culture section, and weekly Do Savannah alt-weekly publication at the Savannah Morning News. He can be reached at zdennis@savannahnow.com or 912-239-7706.

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