Former Cubs outfielder Jim Edmonds tests positive for COVID-19

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Late on Wednesday night, Jim Edmonds went on Instagram and announced that he's tested positive for COVID-19

"... I appreciate everyone who has said well wishes and wished me the best. I did test positive for pneumonia, and I did get a positive test back for the [COVID-19] virus. I am completely symptom free now and doing really well ..."

Earlier in the week, Edmonds posted a picture from the hospital: 

Now home from the hospital, Edmonds goes on to stress the importance of flattening the curve.

"Do not take this lightly," he said. "If you do not feel good, go to the doctor. Go to the emergency room if you can't breathe."

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