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Port Authority executive director tests positive for coronavirus: Cuomo

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Governor Andrew Cuomo with Rick Cotton in 2019. (Photo by Todd Maisel)

BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED

The Port Authority’s executive director has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. 

Rick Cotton, who has been visiting airports and other transit facilities, will be quarantined working from home, Cuomo said. 

“He’s been at the airports when many people were coming back with the virus,” Cuomo said. 

According to Cuomo, the PA chief’s team of aides is being tested now, as the state total confirmed cases is now at 142. 

“Several of them may be on quarantine and will be working from home,” Cuomo said.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. This story first appeared on qns.com.