Yang has tested negative and is not experiencing any symptoms.
However, he is following New York COVID-19 guidelines and will campaign remotely for the next eight days.
He will not resume in-person events until he receives a negative PCR test after that period.
His campaign released the following statement:
"We've begun the contact tracing process to notify anyone who may have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive. Our safety protocols require staffers who participate in in-person campaign activities get tested on a weekly basis. As always, we urge everyone to stay safe, wear a mask, and stay up to date with all the latest public health and COVID-related news at CDC.gov."
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