'I'm experiencing some mild symptoms and will continue serving the people of Pennsylvania as I isolate at home,' Josh Shapiro said.
The Democrat, who is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary for Pennsylvania governor, tweeted that he took a precautionary COVID test before heading to Johnstown and Pittsburgh on Monday night."I'm experiencing some mild symptoms and will continue serving the people of Pennsylvania as I isolate at home," Shapiro said.
Last night, after taking a precautionary test before heading to Johnstown and Pittsburgh, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m experiencing some mild symptoms and will continue serving the people of Pennsylvania as I isolate at home.In another tweet, the attorney general said he would be on the campaign trail next week.SEE ALSO: You can now order 3rd round of free at-home COVID-19 tests
Though Shapiro is uncontested on the primary ballot, the Republican side will see nine names including Doug Mastriano, a retired U.S. Army colonel and state senator since 2019; former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta; Joe Gale, a Montgomery County commissioner; Charlie Gerow, a marketing consultant and longtime conservative activist; Bill McSwain, a lawyer who was the Trump-appointed U.S.
Two candidates Jake Corman and Melissa Hart say they have ended their campaigns and endorsed Barletta.
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