On Saturday (June 11), the civil rights leader, pastor and founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued a statement after testing positive for the coronavirus.
“On Friday, I tested positive for COVID-19 but have not displayed any symptoms at this time. On my doctor’s advice, I am quarantining over the next several days to keep those around me safe,”
Sharpton noted in the statement obtained by BET, adding that he encourages people to continue to get “vaccinated and boosted if you haven’t already.” Sharpton also said in the release that he will continue hosting his TV and radio shows remotely while he isolates.