Rep. Lori Trahan planning ‘ridiculous number of hugs’ after completing COVID quarantine

by Benjamin Kail

U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is planning plenty of hugs with family members now that she’s out of quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test late last month.

“Quarantine behind us. A ridiculous number of hugs ahead,” the Massachusetts congresswoman tweeted on Tuesday, sharing a photo of an embrace with her two daughters, Grace and Caroline.

Trahan, 47, announced Jan. 29 that she had tested positive. The Democrat had repeatedly tested negative for the virus beforehand.

“I am fortunate to be asymptomatic and have immediately begun to self-quarantine,” Trahan said at the time, noting she and her team would work remotely.

Trahan encouraged everyone to follow protocols to reduce their risk of contracting the virus including wearing a mask, maintaining a safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings and staying home when possible.

Trahan’s quarantine ends just as Democrats prepare to push through a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package initially proposed by President Joe Biden. Trahan told the New England Council last week that “the American people sent a clear message that the minimalist approach to relief is not sufficient” and that there was “zero chance” Republicans, who’ve called for smaller packages, would delay the plan.

On Sunday, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced she had tested positive for COVID-19.

As of Sunday, more than 517,000 Massachusetts residents have contracted the virus and more than 14,700 have died.