Fourth U.S. representative tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol siege
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., is fourth Congress member to announce becoming COVID-19 positive following the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 14 (UPI) U.S. Rep. Adrian Espaillat of New York said Thursday he has COVID-19, becoming the fourth U.S. lawmaker to test positive since the deadly U.S. Capitol riot. I am following guidance from my physician and quarantining at home after having tested positive for COVID-19, Espaillat, 66, tweeted Thursday morning.
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Espaillat, a Democrat representing parts of upper Manhattan and the Bronx in New York s 13th congressional district, said he received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine last week, adding that it takes time for the vaccine to be effective. He has continued to be tested regularly, wear his mask and follow public health guidelines.
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