Espaillat, who at 66 years old falls in a high-risk category for serious coronavirus infection, said he is quarantining at his home on the advice of his doctor. He received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine last week, though recognized it takes time for the shot’s protections to take effect.
“I received the second dose of the #COVID19vaccine last week and understand the affects take time. I have continued to be tested regularly, wear my mask and follow the recommended guidelines,” he tweeted.
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“I will continue my duties representing New York’s 13th congressional district remotely until I have received clearance from my doctor. I encourage all residents to follow public health guidelines for the safety of our #NY13 community.”
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Representative Adriano Espaillat announced on Thursday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently quarantining at home.
Espaillat, who represents parts of the Bronx and Manhattan, is the fourth member of Congress who said they tested positive for COVID-19 after the January 6th pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, when many Democratic lawmakers sheltered in rooms with unmasked Republicans.
I just received a positive COVID-19 test result after being locked down in a secured room at the Capitol where several Republicans not only cruelly refused to wear a mask but recklessly mocked colleagues and staff who offered them one.https://t.co/wVmgroKsdf Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) January 12, 2021
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