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DL Hughley tests positive for COVID-19 after collapsing at comedy club

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D.L. Hughley on Saturday revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19, one day after he suddenly collapsed on stage at a Nashville comedy club.

Hughley, 57, took to his Twitter page to address his fans about the frightening incident.

More than 8.8 million people around the globe have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus outbreak that was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December.

READ MORE: New York City to begin phase 2 of reopening amid virus 

Friday, June 19, was the second night of Hughley’s four-night run at Zanies Nashville.

Hughley stated in his video that he will be quarantining in his Nashville hotel for the next 14 days.
Source: theGrio
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