Arizona Democrat checks optimistic for COVID-19

Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-Ariz.) introduced on Saturday that he had examined optimistic for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case of the virus.

“In the present day, after arriving again in Arizona for a district work week, I examined optimistic for COVID-19. I’m totally vaccinated and boosted, and am solely experiencing delicate signs. I’m grateful for the medical advances in vaccines and masks which have protected me,” he stated in a press release posted to Twitter.

“I’ll be masked up and quarantining right here in Arizona till I’m cleared to journey once more. I’m grateful for all the type properly needs and looking out ahead to getting again to work for Arizonans in particular person quickly and just about even sooner!”

Earlier this month, a minimum of three Home members examined optimistic for the coronavirus after attending the Home Democratic retreat in Philadelphia: Reps. Madeleine DeanMadeleine DeanMaine Democrat proclaims testing optimistic for COVID-19 NJ Democrat checks optimistic for COVID-19 The Hill’s Morning Report – Introduced by Fb – Russia-Ukraine, US-China maintain talks however yield little MORE (D-Pa.), Zoe LofgrenZoe Ellen LofgrenMaine Democrat proclaims testing optimistic for COVID-19 NJ Democrat checks optimistic for COVID-19 The Hill’s Morning Report – Introduced by Fb – Russia-Ukraine, US-China maintain talks however yield little MORE (D-Calif.) and Rosa DeLauroRosa DeLauroMaine Democrat proclaims testing optimistic for COVID-19 NJ Democrat checks optimistic for COVID-19 The Hill’s Morning Report – Introduced by Fb – Russia-Ukraine, US-China maintain talks however yield little MORE (D-Conn.). 

A number of different Home members additionally examined optimistic — Reps. Jared GoldenJared GoldenThe Hill’s Morning Report – Introduced by Fb – All eyes on Zelensky right this moment Maine Democrat proclaims testing optimistic for COVID-19 Elections do not matter except you could have this rulemaking repair MORE (D-Maine) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) — however each had not attended the retreat. 

Sen. Jeanne ShaheenCynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne ShaheenIn a single day Well being Care — Home might vote on a part of funds this week Rep. Dean, Sen. Shaheen check optimistic for COVID-19 breakthrough instances Bipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat MORE (D-N.H.) additionally examined optimistic earlier this month.

President BidenJoe Biden Protection & Nationwide Safety​ — Biden sends new warning to China Power & Setting — Inside to proceed oil leasing plans Well being Care — Fauci warns of instances rising once more MORE’s chief medical adviser Anthony FauciAnthony FauciWell being Care — Fauci warns of instances rising once more Fauci warns COVID-19 an infection charges more likely to improve The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden ruffles Russia’s feathers in ‘murderous dictator’ feedback  MORE stated on the ABC Information podcast “Begin Right here” that he anticipated there might be an increase in COVID-19 instances within the coming weeks, basing his prediction off what he was listening to from colleagues within the U.Ok., however stated it was not clear if it could result in a surge.

“I’d not be stunned if within the subsequent few weeks we see considerably of both a flattening of our diminution or perhaps even a rise,” Fauci stated.

“Whether or not or not that’s going to result in one other surge, a mini surge or perhaps even a reasonable surge, could be very unclear as a result of there are numerous different issues which might be happening proper now,” he famous.