VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – On Monday, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., announced he tested positive for COVID-19.

“As of August 2nd, I have tested positive for COVID-19,” Flaggs said. “After being administered two COVID-19 tests, the first of which was negative, my physician has confirmed that the second test was positive. I will continue to remain in quarantine for the next 5 days and will take questions after that period time. I’m looking forward to a quick recovery and plan to return to work on Monday.”