Local U.S. Representative Mike Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to a press release from his office, Kelly started experiencing flu-like symptoms earlier this week and consulted his doctor.
The doctor ordered the test for COVID-19 which Kelly obtained at the drive-through testing site at Butler Memorial Hospital. His test results returned positive for the virus Friday afternoon.
Kelly reports that his symptoms remain mild and he plans to continue serving in his position from home until he makes a full recovery. Kelly’s staff is tele-working and available to constituents.