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PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Local U.S. Representative Mike Kelly has announced he has COVID-19.
He first began experiencing flu-like symptoms earlier this week and hit test came back positive Friday afternoon.
Kelly is currently in his home in Butler and released the following statement:
"When I started experiencing mild flu-like symptoms earlier this week, I consulted my primary care physician. My doctor ordered a test for COVID-19, which I obtained at the drive-through testing site at Butler Memorial Hospital. My test came back positive this afternoon. Thank you to my doctor Bill DiCuccio and the staff at Butler Memorial for their excellent care. My symptoms remain mild, and I will serve the 16th district from home until I fully recover. Additionally, my staff is tele-working and still available to constituents who need assistance."
Kelly was not present in Washington for the vote on the coronoavirus relief package and says had he been there he would’ve voted in favorite of the CARES Act.
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