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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat who represents Pennsylvania, announced Friday that an antibody test revealed he likely had COVID-19 in recent months.
The federal lawmaker from Scranton said he was at home when he experienced “low-grade fever and some mild flu-like symptoms for a number of days” in early spring.
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“I consulted my physician over the phone, who suggested that I quarantine at home in Scranton for a period of two weeks. Fortunately, I was easily able to isolate myself. My wife was out of town at the time to be with our eldest daughter and son-in-law, who were expecting their first child. In consultation with my doctor, I chose not to seek medical care because my symptoms were relatively mild and manageable,” Casey said.
The senator added that his fever broke and he worked remotely, keeping a full schedule.
After consulting U.S. Capitol’s attending physician and taking the antibody test, Casey learned he had “substantial levels of COVID-19 antibody in my blood,” his statement said.
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On Friday, the senator plans to donate plasma with the antibodies in Lackawanna County and encourages others who had COVID-19 to talk to their doctors to check if they will be eligible to donate.
“I will continue to follow the guidance of public health experts by wearing a mask in public and observing social distancing practices, and I hope that others will do the same to help slow the spread of this virus,” Casey said.
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