American Idol winner has coronavirus

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The Louisiana singer who won American Idol last year has contracted COVID-19.

Laine Hardy says he is fighting the virus.

"My doctor confirmed I have Coronavirus, but my symptoms are mild and I’m home recovering in quarantine."

Hardy, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Livingston, Louisiana had been on tour prior to the pandemic.

"I’m trying to do what I love to do. My journey is just beginning, y’all stick around for the ride!"