Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine’s 1st District has examined constructive for COVID-19 however is simply experiencing delicate signs, her workplace introduced Monday.

Pingree stated she examined constructive on Sunday night time and that she plans to work remotely from her dwelling in North Haven for at the least 5 days, per suggestions from the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention in addition to the Maine CDC. The 67-year-old Democrat is absolutely vaccinated and has acquired two booster photographs, which she stated offers her the strongest out there safety towards extreme sickness.

“I’m lucky to solely be experiencing delicate signs, because of the vaccine and booster photographs,” Pingree stated in an announcement. “My constructive result’s one in all tons of recorded every day in Maine and throughout the nation, and it’s a very good reminder that COVID just isn’t finished with us. So, as we embrace the Maine summer season we all know and love, I urge everybody — Mainers and guests alike — to stay vigilant in our combat towards COVID. Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Get examined if you happen to’re feeling sick.”

All 4 members of Maine’s congressional delegation have now had bouts with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King in addition to U.S. Rep. Jared Golden from Maine’s 2nd District all absolutely recovered from COVID-19.