Hohenstein, staff member test positive for COVID-19

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila., announced on May 20 that he and one of his staff members recently tested positive for COVID-19.

"We are making sure that anyone we might have been connected with are notified of this positive test," Hohenstein said. "I am not experiencing any major symptoms, which I attribute to my being vaccinated and boosted. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the greatest tool in our ongoing fight against this virus."

Hohenstein said he and his staff member believe they contracted COVID-19 while at unrelated campaign events. He said anyone who believes they were in contact with him can reach out to his office for more information. His office can be reached by phone at 215-744-2600 or by email at RepHohenstein@pahouse.net.