It has been announced that Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The SOA of NY made the announcement on Sunday afternoon (March 22) via social media.

The SOA of NY’s social media announcement appears below.

We were notified today that SOA President Joe Faraldo has been re-tested and has now been informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He is in communication with his doctor & local health officials and is currently recovering at home under quarantine where he has already been for nearly two weeks. Joe says that the last four days have been very promising in terms of a full and complete recovery, that his breathing has improved, and he is experiencing virtually no spikes in his fever. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Any inquiries, please contact:

Peter Venaglia

SOA First Vice-President 917-733-5620

It was announced on March 14 that Faraldo, who had fallen ill, had tested negative for COVID-19. Faraldo had been in close proximity to John Brennan, who passed away due to the virus on March 10.

Trot Insider will update this story with more information when it becomes available.

Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing Faraldo a quick and complete recovery from the virus.