NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) has tested positive for COVID-19.
This comes one day after he hosted a huge Labor Day bash that draws large crowds.
He says he will self-isolate and continue to work remotely.
Congressman Bobby Scott issued the following statement Tuesday evening:
Earlier tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing very mild COVID-like symptoms. Per CDC guidelines, I will self-isolate and will follow the directives of my doctor. I am grateful to be fully-vaccinated and double boosted. Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted if they haven’t yet done so. I will continue working remotely on behalf of Virginia’s Third Congressional District.
Earlier tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing very mild COVID-like symptoms. Per CDC guidelines, I will self-isolate and will follow the directives of my doctor. I am grateful to be fully-vaccinated and double boosted.
— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) September 7, 2022
