Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has just announced she has tested positive for the coronavirus. Bottoms is believed to be on Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden’s short list for Vice President.
“COVID-19 has literally hit home. I have had NO symptoms and have tested positive,” Bottoms posted to Twitter minutes ago.
“We’ve taken all of the precautions that you can possibly take,” Mayor Bottoms just said on MSNBC.
“I feel fine,” she said, noting just an occasional headache and seasonal allergies.
“It leaves me for a loss of words, because I think it really speaks to how contagious this virus is,” she told host Joy Reid. “I have no idea where and when we were exposed.”
“This is startling for me,” she continued, warning that “we all need to be tested.”
Mayor Bottoms says no one should ignore any symptoms.
This is a breaking news and developing story. Details may change. This story has been updated with quotes from the mayor.