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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser tests postive for COVID-19, according to report

According to the report, Nungesser says he has mild symptoms and is resting at home.

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser makes a statement at the Louisiana Secretary of State's office to run in the upcoming election, in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. The candidate sign-up period for Louisiana's statewide elections ends Thursday, with the governor's race at the top of the ballot. (AP Photo/Michael DeMocker)

NEW ORLEANS — Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

The report comes from Greg Hilburn, a long-time Louisiana politics reporter for the Monroe News Star and USA Today.

According to the report, Nungesser says he has mild symptoms and is resting at home.

.@LouisianaLtGov just confirmed to me that he tested positive for #COVID19 today. Said he has mild symptoms, slight fever, resting at home and calling people he's been in contact with #lagov #lalege
— Greg Hilburn (@GregHilburn1) December 17, 2020

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