NY Dem Congressman Joe Morelle Tests Positive for COVID-19, Urges Others to Get Vaxxed
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) is the latest member of Congress to test positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted on Twitter, he wrote that he was experiencing “mild symptoms.”
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Congressman Joe Morelle, the representative for New York’s 25th congressional district, revealed on Twitter that despite being vaccinated, he has tested positive for COVID-19. In his statement, Rep. Morelle said he is experiencing “mild symptoms,” and will continue to follow CDC guidelines by remaining isolated until the congressman can safely return to work.
Rep. Morelle urged others to get the vaccine to protect themselves and their community, adding that his experience would have been “much different” had he not been vaccinated.
After experiencing mild symptoms, I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have followed all guidance from the Center for Disease Control & my physician and will remain isolated until it is safe to resume official duties. Thankfully, I'm fully vaccinated so my symptoms remain mild.
— Joe Morelle (@RepJoeMorelle) September 12, 2021
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