The City of West Hollywood’s Mayor John D’Amico, 57, has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to a statement from the city government’s public information office, “D’Amico received word this afternoon from his healthcare provider that his COVID-19 test came back positive and he immediately informed West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo.”

Upon learning of D’Amico’s results, Arevalo issued an immediate order for all city government staff members to leave work. City Facilities have been closed to the public and staff who can work remotely are being transitioned to work-from-home schedules for continuity. All City facilities will undergo immediate sanitization procedures.

West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico spoke to the Los Angeles Blade and said that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Mayor, who is HIV-positive, is the first area official to announce a positive status. Not much science is known on the impact of covid-19 and HIV.

“So far for me there have been no obvious complications,” D’Amico told the Los Angeles Blade.

The news comes as more than 11 WeHoans have also tested positive.

The statement detailed that D’Amico was observing every precaution as directed by his physician and public health directives. “He is home resting and practicing an abundance of self-care. His husband is doing fine and is doing his part to quarantine at home with Mayor. To facilitate their household’s focus on wellness, the Mayor is asking for privacy at this time.”

The City of West Hollywood followed the City of Los Angeles, LA County, the state and the federal government in declaring an emergency Monday night at a meeting of the city council. Prior to the meeting, the LA Public Health Department stated there were five confirmed cases of the virus in West Hollywood. Representatives from the DHP were at the council meeting, practicing along with the few in attendance, the CDC recommended social distancing.

The council members, too, sat a minimum of six feet apart, while D’Amico, who did not feel well, phoned in remotely. D’Amico was unsure of his symptoms and was following the guidelines that suggest a person self-quarantine if they feel even mildly sick.

The proclamation is currently scheduled to last 60 days, roughly until the end of April.

Thursday’s announcement also noted; “This is a very challenging moment the City of West Hollywood. The West Hollywood City Council, City staff, and West Hollywood community members will get through this time by taking care of ourselves and one another.”

Troy Masters contributed to this story.