Pa. Rep. Patty Kim tests positive for COVID-19

By: Cassie Miller - January 15, 2021 12:54 pm

State Rep. Patty Kim (Facebook photo).

State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kim confirmed the diagnosis in a tweet Friday morning, saying she was experiencing mild symptoms.

I have tested positive for COVID-19. I’m feeling fine with just mild symptoms. I will be quarantining at home with my family. My staff and I have been working remotely and will continue do that. Thank you and stay safe!

— Rep. Patty Kim (@RepPattyKim) January 15, 2021

She is the second state lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19 this week.

State Rep. Matthew Bradford confirmed he tested positive for the virus Thursday night on Twitter after being tested on Wednesday.

Top Pa. House Dem Matt Bradford says he has COVID-19

Kim’s diagnosis brings the total number of positive cases in the General Assembly to 14.

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Cassie Miller

A native Pennsylvanian, Cassie Miller worked for various publications across the Midstate before joining the team at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. In her previous roles, she has covered everything from local sports to the financial services industry.