Health & Fitness
PA State Sen. Anthony Williams Tests Positive For COVID-19
"I am following all recommended guidelines from the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health," Williams said.
PHILADELPHIA—State Sen. Anthony Williams announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
"I am following all recommended guidelines from the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health," Williams said in a tweet. "I’ve informed my Democratic leadership, colleagues, and those I’ve come in contact with so that they can take the necessary steps to evaluate if they are running any risk."
I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am following all recommended guidelines from the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
— Anthony H. Williams (@SenTonyWilliams) July 14, 2020
According to Williams, he will continue to work for the people of the Pennsylvania 8th Senatorial District during this time. However, out of an abundance of caution, his offices will be closed for two weeks and staff will work remotely.
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He is now the second member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to test positive for the virus. In May, Rep. Andrew Lewis, R-Dauphin, tested positive for the disease.
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