
City of Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann confirmed Tuesday she has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in self-isolation.
“I have self isolated since Thursday, even with my negative test, prior to my Monday positive test,” Heitmann told WINK News. “I have mild symptoms, continuing to work from home, thankful to the executive staff and Chief DiMaria for making sure all protocols and have been followed.”
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