Former presidential candidate Herman Cain diagnosed with coronavirus

Businessman, media contributor, and former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Newsmax TV.

Cain, who is a contributor for Newsmax, was admitted to a hospital Wednesday for treatment for COVID-19.

According to Cain’s staff, he is in stable condition and is not on a ventilator, a standard treatment for patients experiencing severe symptoms from the novel virus.

It is unclear where Cain contracted the illness or how many contacts he had been in close proximity with, but the former GOP candidate was seen at a recent rally for President Trump on June 20.

Here’s just a few of the #BlackVoicesForTrump at tonight’s rally! Having a fantastic time!#TulsaRally2020 #Trumptulsa #TulsaTrumprally #MAGA #Trump2020 #Trump2020Landslide pic.twitter.com/27mUzkg7kL

— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) June 20, 2020

Before running for president, Cain had a successful business career as a chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and was also the CEO of Godfather’s Pizza.

Cain’s spokesperson released a statement on Twitter saying: “There is no way of knowing for sure how or where Mr. Cain contracted the coronavirus, but we do know he is a fighter who has beaten Stage 4 cancer.”

We are sorry to announce that Herman Cain has tested positive for COVID-19, and is currently receiving treatment in an Atlanta-area hospital.

Please keep him, and all who are battling this virus, in your prayers.

Our full statement appears below. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/lDRW7Rla4e

— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) July 2, 2020