Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19

ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has tested positive for COVID-19.

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The mayor said he will be working virtually from home for the next few days until he tests negative for the virus.

“I am feeling fine, I have minor symptoms and I think that is because I am vaccinated and boosted,” Dickens said in a video posted on his Twitter account.

Dickens is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.

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