Georgia Sen. David Perdue is quarantining with his wife after coming into close contact with someone that tested positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Thursday.
News of his possible exposure to the virus comes with just days to go until his state’s runoff election for his senate seat.
His campaign said Perdue was notified of the exposure Thursday morning. The campaign said in a statement that, “Both Senator Perdue and his wife tested negative today, but following his doctor’s recommendations and in accordance with CDC guidelines, they will quarantine.”
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