“After experiencing mild symptoms, I tested positive for COVID-19. I followed all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and my doctor and will remain isolated until I can resume official duties safely,” Morelle wrote. , Democrat. a tweet. “Fortunately, I am completely vaccinated so that my symptoms are mild.”
“I urge everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves (and our community) from the serious impacts that this disease can have. If I had not been vaccinated, my experience could have been very different,” the congressman added. in a separate tweet.
Morelle is among dozens of federal lawmakers who have announced they have tested positive throughout the pandemic, and her infection comes weeks after a trio of senators announced positive tests in August.
Advanced cases are still very rare. Last week, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 14,115 advanced cases that resulted in the hospitalization or death of more than 176 million fully vaccinated Americans.
Recent positive evidence from lawmakers includes Rep. Ralph Norman, a South Carolina Republican who announced his infection in early August, and Republican Party representative Vern Buchanan of Florida, who announced his infection in July. , and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. , who also said in August that he had contracted the virus.