U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff Tests Positive For COVID-19

ATLANTA — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., tested positive for COVID-19 while overseeing an economic delegation to India, according to a report from Channel 2 Action News.

The outlet reported he has mild symptoms and has to isolate in India for the remainder of the week.

Fox 5 Atlanta obtained a statement from Ossoff's spokesperson, Jake Best: "Senator Ossoff is isolating in India and has been unable to return to Washington as planned for Senate votes and committee business this week. Senator Ossoff expects to be back in Washington for Senate business next week."

Ossoff has been in India since Sept. 2, meeting with political leaders and business executives about improving the connection between the United States and India.

He also met with Mumbai's civil society leaders on community improvement and with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis to learn about possible partnerships between Georgia and Maharashtra.

Ossoff defeated former U.S. Sen. David Perdue in January 2021 during a run-off with 50.6 percent of the votes.

Read more via Channel 2 Action News.