Representative Mike Rogers said Thursday in a tweet he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms, becoming the second Republican member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to announce he had contracted the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Rogers, 62, said he was self-isolating after consulting with the House physician.
“I am experiencing mild symptoms but otherwise I am in good spirits and looking forward to getting back to work soon,” he said in a tweet.
Rogers, of Saks, won a 10th term representing east Alabama’s 3rd District last month.
Representative Robert Aderholt of Haleyville announced last month he had tested positive for COVID-19 but wasn’t experiencing symptoms. Aderholt spoke Monday at the Alabama Capitol during a ceremony that coincided with the meeting of the Electoral College.
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