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Allred Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19

January 30, 2022

DALLAS – Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19 upon returning home from a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Brussels, Belgium and Kyiv, Ukraine. 

“After testing negative before boarding our flight home and again when I returned home, I tested positive for COVID-19 today. We were tested throughout our trip, including before meeting with President Zelensky and our meetings in Brussels. I feel well and I will be following guidelines from the CDC and House Attending Physician to quarantine and keep others safe. 

“Despite this diagnosis, this was still a vitally important trip, where my colleagues and I heard directly from NATO, EU and Ukrainian officials about the threat of Russian aggression. Our bipartisan delegation traveled thousands of miles and together, showed our strong commitment to the Ukrainian people. 

“I am fully vaccinated and have received my booster shot. Thankfully so far, my symptoms are mild and I am glad to have the protection of a safe vaccine. If you haven’t, please get your vaccination and booster shot as soon as you can.”

You can read more about Allred’s trip to Belgium and Ukraine here