At least NINE House Democrats test positive for COVID after party held maskless retreat in Philadelphia

  • Seven lawmakers who attended the retreat last week in Philadelphia reported testing positive
  • Another two who stayed behind also reported testing positive 
  • All say they have been vaccinated
  • White House says President Biden tested negative on Sunday
  • Event also followed the end of the mask mandate on the House floor and a series of late night votes on Wednesday
  • Restrictions are coming down in D.C. and across the nation now that omicron infections are waning 
  • Masks were optional at the retreat 
  • Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey reported feeling ‘miserable,’ others had mild symptoms 
  • Lawmakers were required to take COVID tests before the event