Congressman Kilmer tests positive for COVID-19

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Posted 4/7/22

U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Thursday.

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat and Washington's 6th District representative, received a test …

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Congressman Kilmer tests positive for COVID-19

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U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Thursday.

Kilmer, a Gig Harbor Democrat and Washington's 6th District representative, received a test confirmation for COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon.

“Late this afternoon I tested positive for COVID-19 after testing negative as recently as yesterday," Kilmer said in a statement.

"I am currently asymptomatic - and I am grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted. I will follow CDC guidance and isolate for the next several days," he added.

"My office will remain fully operational and I will continue working virtually on behalf of the folks I represent,” Kilmer said.