SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Orange County Congressman Lou Correa said Saturday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
UNITED STATES – JANUARY 6: Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and other members take cover as protesters attempt to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
“Yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19,” the Congressman posted on Twitter. “I will be responsible & self-quarantine, away from my family, for the recommended time.”
READ MORE: OC Receives More Than 83,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses In Single DayCorrea said the diagnosis means he will have to miss President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.
“While I’ll miss the much-anticipated inauguration of President-elect @JoeBiden, I look forward to working with the new Admin to unite our country!” he wrote.
Yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I will be responsible & self-quarantine, away from my family, for the recommended time.
READ MORE: Stretch Of 5 Freeway In Norwalk Area To Close During ConstructionWhile I’ll miss the much-anticipated inauguration of President-elect @JoeBiden, I look forward to working with the new Admin to unite our country!
— Rep. Lou Correa (@RepLouCorrea) January 16, 2021
Correa is one of several House members and senators who have tested for COVID-19 following the riot at the U.S. Capitol that forced many of them to shelter in place together for hours.
MORE NEWS: People Making A Difference: Nonprofit Connects Artists With Those In NeedAccording to CNN, Correa was screamed at and confronted by supporters of President Trump at the airport the day after the riot.
