PINEVILLE, La. - The Louisiana National Guard's adjutant general, Brig. Gen. Keith Waddell, has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Waddell reported mild symptoms and is under quarantine while continuing to work from home for the National Guard. 

“The health of our Guardsmen is my top priority, and I will continue to act in accordance with all CDC protocols in order to keep them safe,” Waddell said.

In a statement, the Louisiana National Guard said they are continuing to track cases and conduct contact tracing whenever service members report a positive test.