Rep. Jahana Hayes Tests Positive For Coronavirus Sunday

CONNECTICUT — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes said Sunday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus.

"This morning I received a positive COVID-19 test result and will be quarantined for the 14 days. After going to 2 urgent care centers yesterday, I finally got an appointment at a 3rd site and was tested this morning," Hayes said on her Twitter account.

On Saturday, she revealed that she is in quarantine after a staffer in her office tested positive for the coronavirus.

“After a phased in reopening of my offices, I was notified today that one of my staffers has tested positive for COVID-19," Hayes said in a news release Saturday. "I have been in close contact with the staffer and I have worked in both my CT and D.C. offices over the last week.”

“All of my staff has been notified and directed to quarantine and get tested," Hayes added. "I am asymptomatic and awaiting an appointment to get tested. I will quarantine until I have the test and receive the results. My CT and D.C. offices will return to full remote work until further notice. I urge everyone to acknowledge the severity of this virus and follow the CDC guidance to keep our family, friends, and loved ones safe.”

Hayes is serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives and is running for re-election this fall.