Louis Correa, California representative, is positive for Covid-19

Louis Correa, California representative, is positive for Covid-19

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“Yesterday I tested positive for COVID-19,” Correa said in a statement provided by his office. “I will be responsible and self-quarantine – away from my family – for the recommended time.”

The diagnosis, he said, would cause him to miss the inauguration of Vice President Biden and Kamala Harris on Wednesday.

“While this diagnosis will prevent me from attending the much-anticipated inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, I look forward to working with the new government to unite our country and help the millions of people devastated by the pandemic,” he said.

Correa, his spokesman, Andrew Scibetta, told CNN Correa is symptom-free, feels good and focuses on continuing to work for his constituents.

The congressman tested positive after undergoing a routine test of Covid-19 when he returned from Washington, according to his office statement.

Correa received its first dose of Pfizer vaccine on December 19th.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that building up immunity to Covid-19 ‘usually takes a few weeks’ after vaccination and that it is possible for a person to become infected before or after being vaccinated’ and then become ill. be because the vaccine was not enough time to provide protection. ‘

Correa is one of dozens of House members and senators who have contracted the virus in recent months as the Covid-19 pandemic raged nationwide.

Three Democrats said earlier this week that they tested positive for Covid-19 after being in place with other members of Congress who were not wearing masks during the January 6 violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Correa was not among the group that sheltered in the designated security zone during the attack on Capitol, his office confirmed to CNN.
CNN reported earlier this week that Correa was hosted by supporters of President Donald Trump at Dulles International Airport following the Pro-Trump uprising at the Capitol.

This story has been updated with additional reporting.

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