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Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg tests positive for COVID-19

Mercedes Mejia
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Michigan Radio

Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-7) has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Walberg – who was recently re-elected – took to Facebook to inform the public he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

He said it’s been more than a week since he attended any public events. He and his office are working with health officials to contact people he had contact with before he started self-isolating.

Walberg said his symptoms are mild and he intends to keep working from home while he recovers.

He also encouraged everyone to remain vigilant and adhere to public health guidelines to combat the coronavirus.

Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga also tested positive last month. 

Posted by Congressman Tim Walberg Monday morning.

Lester Graham reports for The Environment Report. He has reported on public policy, politics, and issues regarding race and gender inequity. He was previously with The Environment Report at Michigan Public from 1998-2010.