Bishop Bambera tests positive for Covid-19

Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera participates in the Spanish mass for the Feast Day of Guadelupe celebration.
Diocese of Scranton Bishop Joseph Bambera participates in the Spanish mass for the Feast Day of Guadelupe celebration. Photo credit Photo by Aimee Dilger / SOPA Images/Sipa USA

In a social media posting yesterday, Bishop Joseph Bambera says he tested positive for COVID 19. The head of the Diocese of Scranton says the positive test was done Thursday morning. In the post Bishop Bambera said he is experiencing mild flu like symptoms and is following all medical advice. The Bishop is fully vaccinated and received a booster shot.