Symptomatic Mikie Sherrill Tests Negative For Coronavirus

MONTCLAIR, NJ — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has tested negative for the new coronavirus after she developed symptoms, the congresswoman announced. Her husband tested positive earlier in the week.

"I’m thankful to report that I tested negative for #COVID19 today. I think my husband is starting to get to the other side of this," Sherrill said in a statement. "And my family and I continue to pray for all the New Jerseyans and Americans who are dealing with this very real threat every day."

Six members of Congress have tested positive for the coronavirus so far, according to GovTrack, which follows congressional actions and is keeping a tally of congress members who have publicly announced possible contact with the virus.

Sherrill urged New Jersey residents to continue to adhere to Gov. Phil Murphy's stay-at-home executive order. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

"I cannot stress enough how important it is that we all follow the recommendations of the CDC and the 'stay at home' order that is in place," she said. "The road ahead for New Jersey is going to be a hard one, so now more than ever, we must take care of each other and work together so that we can end this crisis."

Murphy has ordered flags across New Jersey to fly at half-staff until further notice in recognition of those who have died.

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