Sen. Bob Casey tests positive for covid-19

Pennlive.Com | Tuesday, March 22, 2022 9:15 p.m.

Sen. Bob Casey steps away from the podium after speaking at Carnegie Mellon University.

U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-Scranton, has tested positive for covid-19, but said he is not experiencing symptoms.

In a tweet posted Tuesday night, Casey said it was during regular testing that he received his positive result.

Although he is grateful to be asymptomatic, he said he will isolate for five days.

“This is a reminder that the pandemic is not over,” Casey said. “Please get vaccinated and boosted.”