Rep. Hayes tests positive for COVID-19 in routine test

Jan 14, 2022, 1:18pmUpdated on Jan 14, 2022

By: News 12 Staff

Rep. Jahana Hayes tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a routine test before travel.

Hayes is vaccinated and has received the booster. She says doesn’t currently have symptoms but will quarantine.

Hayes continues to encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions to keep the community safe.

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