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Former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
Israel’s hospitalization was confirmed by a campaign spokesperson on Wednesday.
Israel released a statement reading in part, “I am in a local hospital for further evaluation. After experiencing symptoms over the past several days and at the urging of family and friends, I decided to take another coronavirus test. This time, unfortunately, the test was positive. Like most of you, I took precautions, followed the advice of health experts, wore a mask in public, washed my hands regularly and observed social distancing. Yet, despite this vigilance, I have contracted the virus.”
Israel is in his 60s and was last seen during a Monday night Zoom debate with other candidates for Broward Sheriff.
The former sheriff, who was stripped of his title by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following the Parkland shooting, was replaced by current Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony.
While he is quarantined, Israel said his campaign will continue “in earnest.”
Tony tweeted his well wishes to Israel following the announcement.
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