Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., will start to quarantine after someone on his re-election team tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign said in a statement on Thursday.
The move will force him to miss crucial time on the campaign trail just days ahead of his Tuesday runoff against Jon Ossoff.
“This morning, Senator Perdue was notified that he came into close contact with someone on the campaign who tested positive for COVID-19,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“Both Senator Perdue and his wife tested negative today, but following his doctor’s recommendations and in accordance with CDC guidelines, they will quarantine. The Senator and his wife have been tested regularly throughout the campaign, and the team will continue to follow CDC guidelines. Further information will be provided when available.”
Perdue, who is one of the Republicans on the ballot in Georgia’s twin runoffs next week, planned to rally with President Trump ahead of election day.
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