San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tests positive for COVID-19, his office confirms

Monday, May 23, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a press release Monday night.

Liccardo released the following statement:

"After feeling under the weather this evening, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am thankful that my vaccination has prevented any serious symptoms so far. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, mask up indoors, and utilize free COVID tests to help reduce the spread and the risk of serious symptoms."
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Liccardo did have public city business on Monday.

He hosted a small press conference with San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata.
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Both wore masks when they were not speaking at the podium.

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