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Rep. Lori Trahan says she has tested positive for COVID-19

"I am fortunate to currently be asymptomatic, and I have immediately begun to self-quarantine."

Massachusetts Democratic state Rep. Lori Trahan, center, speaks to reporters in Marlborough, Mass. in this Nov. 2, 2020 file photo. AP Photo/Steven Senne

By Associated Press

January 28, 2021

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BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan announced Thursday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Massachusetts Democrat said in a statement that after repeatedly testing negative for the disease — once while in Washington last week and again upon arriving back to the Commonwealth in accordance with statewide guidelines — she learned Thursday evening that she had tested positive for the virus.

“I am fortunate to currently be asymptomatic, and I have immediately begun to self-quarantine,” she said in a statement. “Both my Massachusetts and Washington offices will continue to operate remotely, and I plan to cast my votes next week using the House’s proxy voting system.”

Trahan tweeted about the positive test Thursday evening, adding that her team would still remain a resource to residents of the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which she represents.

After repeatedly testing negative for COVID-19, I learned moments ago that I have tested positive for the virus. I am fortunate to be asymptomatic and have immediately begun to self-quarantine. Our team will continue working fully remote and remains a resource to #MA3 residents. pic.twitter.com/GyJGWrTKIV

— Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) January 28, 2021

Trahan’s communications director, Francis Grubar, also told Boston.com that “upon the medical advice of the Attending Physician, the Congresswoman received her first vaccine dose when she was in Washington last week.”

In her statement, Trahan urged everyone to take necessary precautions as the pandemic rages on.

“I encourage everyone to continue taking this virus seriously,” she said, “And to follow the science and data-driven guidance to wear a mask, maintain a safe social distance from others, avoid large gatherings, and stay home whenever possible.”