Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier in the day, she attended Cavalier Johnson's inauguration.

Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore announced late Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Earlier in the day, Moore attended and spoke at Mayor Cavalier Johnson's inauguration.

"Today, I was experiencing very mild symptoms associated with COVID-19. I got tested as a precaution and tested positive for COVID-19," Moore said in a statement.

Wisconsin political leaders bow their heads during the invocation prayer at the inauguration of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Johnson becomes the first elected Black mayor of Milwaukee. Left to right: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Gov Tony Evers, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, second grade teacher Carolyn Neumann, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes

Johnson's swearing-in at the Harley-Davidson Museum was attended by many of the state's highest-ranking Democrats, including Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

Moore previously tested positive in December 2020. In January 2021, she announced she was cleared to return to work after six days.

Her positive test joins a growing list of Washington officials who are testing positive for COVID-19. The House was in session last week but house members are under a home district work schedule this week, according to its schedule.

Moore is vaccinated and said she is quarantining.

"I am following guidance from my doctors and quarantining. Please remain vigilant against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and practicing social distancing when possible," she said.

Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 or DBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS.

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