Connecticut Democrat diagnosed with COVID-19

A Democratic congressman from Connecticut has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday.

In the statement, Rep. Joe courtneyJoseph (Joe) D. Courtney What we need to do next to defeat COVID and unify the country Connecticut Republican abandons congressional race on first day after arrest Navy recommends reinstating Crozier as captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt: PLUS report (D-Conn.) Said he was exposed to the virus by someone who did not know at the time he contracted it. He said he was experiencing “mild” symptoms.

“Upon learning of this initial exposure, I immediately began to follow the strict isolation guidelines set by the CDC and my doctor while waiting to take a coronavirus test. After my first test came back negative, I continued to self-isolate but started to experience mild symptoms, ”the congressman said.

“I had another test and this evening I was informed that the second test came back positive,” he continued.

“I have a lot of confidence in my GP and my team – our work for Eastern Connecticut will continue as always, and I will continue to perform my duties safely and remotely while being isolated at home.

Courtney’s diagnosis comes as the United States surpassed 12 million cases of COVID-19 this week and authorities marked a tragic milestone of 250,000 Americans dead from the virus.

In Connecticut, the rate of new cases has passed a high the state saw earlier this year and now stands at a 7-day average of more than 1,800 new cases per day.