City Hall officials said the colonoscopy turned up a result that spurred more tests and a doctor’s order for Adams to rest. The directive prompted a vague Jan. 26 statement from City Hall spokesperson Fabien Levy that Adams “hasn’t been feeling his best” and would be taking a break from his usual schedule.

Adams rejected speculation that there have been negotiations with prosecutors that he would plead guilty to corruption charges and in exchange for no jail time would quit the mayoralty by week's end.