Politics & Government

Jake Corman, the top Republican in Pa.’s Senate, tests positive for COVID-19

The top Republican in Pennsylvania’s Senate tested positive Wednesday for COVID-19, his office wrote in a statement.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman’s symptoms have been mild and he plans to work while quarantining at his home, his office wrote. Corman, 57, is vaccinated.

He was expected to announce his bid for governor Thursday with a “special announcement” at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte. The event is canceled, the Associated Press reported.

Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times
Bret Pallotto primarily reports on courts and crime for the Centre Daily Times. He was raised in Mifflin County and graduated from Lock Haven University.
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