County Briefs

Rep. Kilmer tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 6.

“Late this afternoon I tested positive for COVID-19 after testing negative as recently as yesterday,” Kilmer said in a news release. “I am currently asymptomatic — and I am grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted. I will follow CDC guidance and isolate for the next several days. My office will remain fully operational and I will continue working virtually on behalf of the folks I represent.”

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