U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Tests Negative For Coronavirus

BOSTON, MA — U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley has tested negative for the coronavirus after experiencing flu-like symptoms earlier this week. Pressley said she had also been in contact with a colleague who tested positive for the virus, and as an asthmatic, she fell into a high-risk category.

"I am relieved to report that I have tested negative for COVID-19. I am, however still recovering from the flu, but feeling much better and continuing to work remotely with my team on COVID-19 response," Pressley said in a statement Friday. "I am touched by the outpouring of support and concern for me and my family. My heart goes out to, and I continue to send prayers up for those battling this virus, and the surviving family members of those who have tragically already passed. I am grateful for the safe, compassionate and efficient response by healthcare providers at Massachusetts General Hospital who treated me and the dozens more who had presented with COVID-19 symptoms that day."

Pressley is the second U.S. representative from Massachusetts to go public with a possible bout with COVID-19. Congressman Seth Moulton, of Salem, said Wednesday he and his wife are self-quarantining after experiencing symptoms. Moulton said he was unable to get tested.

Pressley is known outside of Massachusetts in part for being in the freshman group of progressive congresswomen dubbed "the squad."