VP Harris arrives in Charlotte for planned visit after Biden tests positive for COVID-19

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Charlotte late Thursday morning to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in affordable, high-speed internet.

Harris will be making remarks at the Carole A. Hoefener Community Services Center on East Sixth Street in Charlotte. She plans to speak about high-speed internet at 1:30 p.m., then take part in a roundtable discussion on abortion access.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said drivers in uptown Charlotte should expect shifts in the traffic pattern and increased congestion between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday during the vice president’s visit.

Harris arrived in Charlotte hours after it was announced that President Joe Biden had tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said he is experiencing very mild symptoms.

According to the vice president’s office, Harris tested negative for COVID-19 Thursday morning and was last with the president on Tuesday.

Harris most recently visited the Queen City in December 2021 to promote infrastructure law.

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While visiting, Harris will also meet with state legislators and leaders to discuss the fight to protect reproductive rights.

WBTV will provide coverage of Harris’ visit.

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