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Ohio Sen. Rob Portman tests positive for COVID-19


Ohio Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) has tested positive for COVID-19.Portman said he took an at-home COVID-19 test ahead of his return to Washington, D.C., and the test came back positive.Portman said he is asymptomatic and “feels fine.””I have been in contact with the Attending Physician and my personal doctor. I am following their medical advice and following CDC guidelines and isolating for the recommended five days,” Portman said.The senator said he will work remotely from home but plans to be in Washington, D.C., for votes.

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) has tested positive for COVID-19.

Portman said he took an at-home COVID-19 test ahead of his return to Washington, D.C., and the test came back positive.

Portman said he is asymptomatic and “feels fine.”

“I have been in contact with the Attending Physician and my personal doctor. I am following their medical advice and following CDC guidelines and isolating for the recommended five days,” Portman said.

The senator said he will work remotely from home but plans to be in Washington, D.C., for votes.



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