CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Tuesday that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus and that he plans to continue hosting his show from his basement.
The Cuomo Prime Time host said in a tweet: “So in these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive for coronavirus. I have been exposed to people in recent days who have subsequently tested positive and I had fever, chills, and shortness of breath.”
“I just hope I didn’t give it to the kids and Cristina. That would make me feel worse than this illness! I am quarantined in my basement (which actually makes the rest of the family seem pleased!) I will do my shows from here. We will all beat this by being smart and tough and united!”
The news of Cuomo’s testing positive to the novel coronavirus broke as his brother New York City Mayor Andre Cuomo was holding his daily coronavirus briefing. When asked about his brother, the mayor said he’s “going to be fine,” adding: “He is young, in good shape, strong. Not as strong as he thinks.”
“I spoke to him this morning and he’s going to be quarantined in his basement at home. He’s just worried about his daughter and his kids and he hopes he didn’t get them infected,” Cuomo said
“You don’t really know Chris. He has a show at night at 9 on CNN…You just see a person in his job—he’s combative and argumentative, and that’s his job. But he’s really a sweet, beautiful guy and he’s my best friend.”
A CNN representative said they had no further comment.
