You are reading

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez Has ‘Presumed COVID-19’

Nydia Velazquez (Photo: US House Office)

March 30, 2020, By Michael Dorgan

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez revealed Monday that she has a presumed case of COVID-19 and has self-quarantined.

The lawmaker, who represents New York’s 7th District, said she began feeling ill on Sunday morning and sought treatment from her physician.

She was diagnosed with a presumed coronavirus infection after consulting with her doctor over the phone.

“I developed the abrupt onset of muscle aches, fevers, nasal congestion and stomach upset,” she said in a tweet. “I noticed that I could no longer smell my perfume or taste my food,” she said.

Velazquez said her symptoms are mild and she is taking precautions by isolating herself at her home and taking Tylenol for fever.

“At the advice of the attending physician, neither COVID-19 laboratory testing nor a doctor’s office visit was recommended,” she said.

Velazquez said she will continue to work from home and is in regular contact with her staff.

She appealed to people to stay at home and continue practicing social distancing.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

3 Comments

Click for Comments 
Nisa

When someone has the Sudden onset of High Fever, Muscle aches and Difficulty breathing it’s “Presumed” to be Covid-19, because there’s No Affirmative Test Results.
Due to the Lack of Test Kits, Thanks to the Lack of Leadership from Trump!!
Having the Killer Virus is Nothing like being Pregnant, what are you Thinking??
God’s Speed, Feel Better soon Congresswoman Velasquez!!?

8
9
Reply
CHARLES CASTRO

What do you mean presumed, it’s like pregnancy either you have it or you don’t.

7
6
Reply
COCED

They are allergic to direct talk, these politicians. The same with “I’m suspending my campaign for ….”- they never say “I stop”, “I quit” because I’m no good at it ))) they suspend

4
2
Reply

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

Op-Ed | Elevating Latine studies in a time of erasure

May. 7, 2025 By Grace Bonilla, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Council Member Alexa Avilés, and Council Member Oswald Feliz

At a time when efforts to erase identities from classrooms, library shelves, and our websites have become commonplace, we say no. Not in New York City.  

Mother-daughter boutique Marmalade moves to Williamsburg, expanding fashion and community focus

May. 6, 2025 By Jada Camille

Marmalade, a mother-daughter-owned boutique celebrated for its carefully curated selection of designers, is preparing for a grand reopening at its new location, 285 Grand St. in Williamsburg — marking a new chapter after four years in Greenpoint. Founded 15 years ago in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the family-run brand has since expanded to include locations in both Brooklyn and Georgia.