Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Tests Positive For COVID-19

Providence RI

02 June, 2022

11:58 AM

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PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for his administration said Thursday. Elorza was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms Thursday morning and took an at-home test, which came back positive. A spokesperson from his office said the mayor scheduled a PCR test to confirm the results. Elorza canceled any in-person meetings or events for the next few days and will be working remote. Elorza's office said the mayor is fully vaccinated and boosted.