WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement:

“As part of routine testing while in Washington, D.C., I received a positive COVID PCR test result. Thankfully, I am not currently symptomatic. Under guidance from the Office of the Attending Physician, I am isolating and working from home.

Most importantly, I am grateful to be vaccinated and boosted and encourage everyone to seek additional shots when advised by public health authorities or your doctor. I look forward to being back out in the community soon.”