New Jersey native Wendy Williams tests positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated

Famous talk show host Wendy Williams, who was born in Asbury Park and raised in Ocean Township, has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.

News 12 Staff

Sep 17, 2021, 9:20 AM

Updated 997 days ago

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Famous talk show host Wendy Williams, who was born in Asbury Park and raised in Ocean Township, has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.
Williams is currently quarantining.
The breakthrough case has delayed the production and premiere of the latest season of her talk show to October.


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