Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has tested positive for COVID-19, Governor John Bel Edwards announced on Twitter Wednesday evening.
The governor asked residents to join him and First Lady Donna Edwards in praying for Nungesser as he fights COVID-19.
Please join me and @FirstLadyOfLA in praying for @LouisianaLtGov as he fights COVID-19. We wish him well and hope he has a speedy recovery. #lagov
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) December 17, 2020
The News Star reports that Nungesser is resting at home with mild symptoms, including a fever. He adds that he's not sure when or where he contracted the virus, but started feeling bad on Tuesday. Nungesser is the fourth statewide elected official to test positive for COVID-19.
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