September 21, 2020 at 1:53 AM EDTRep. Jahana Hayes checks favorable for coronavirus, highlights screening woesRep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) became the most current member of Congress to test positive for the unique coronavirus on Sunday, signing up with roughly a dozen members of your home who have contracted the infection to date.In a series of tweets, Hayes stated that she was not experiencing any signs “other than for breathing problems which are being kept track of.” She took the opportunity to call for a robust national testing technique, noting that she had actually tried to get tested at two immediate care centers on Saturday without any success, and just discovered she was infected with the virus after getting a consultation at a 3rd center on Sunday morning.” Contrary to common belief, [members of Congress] do not get tested frequently,” Hayes wrote. “In fact we are not mass tested at all in DC. Masks, social distancing & & regular flooring cleanings are the safety measures that are taken in your home. I have taken every possible precaution and still contracted coronavirus.” In a different statement on Saturday, Hayes stated that she looked for screening after discovering that she had actually remained in close contact with an employee who checked positive for the coronavirus. All staff members at her Connecticut and Washington, D.C., offices would be working remotely until further notification, she said, and her staff had been informed to quarantine and get tested.On Sunday, Hayes posted a video of herself getting a nasal swab test and stated that she would self-isolate for 14 days.” My experience and the experience of my personnel highlight the need for a natl testing strategy with a meaningful method to get rapid, accurate results,” she composed. “This level of stress and anxiety and unpredictability is untenable.” By Antonia Farzan
Jahana Hayes tests favorable for coronavirus, highlights screening woesRep.” In a separate declaration on Saturday, Hayes said that she sought out screening after discovering that she had been in close contact with a personnel member who evaluated positive for the coronavirus. All employees at her Connecticut and Washington, D.C., offices would be working from another location till more notification, she stated, and her staff had actually been informed to quarantine and get tested.On Sunday, Hayes posted a video of herself receiving a nasal swab test and stated that she would self-isolate for 14 days.
