Pelosi Aide Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Meeting With Texas Democrats

An aide for Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tested positive for COVID-19 after meeting with the Texas Democrats who fled the state to hold up voting legislation.

“The entire Press Office is working remotely today with the exception of individuals who have had no exposure to the individual or have had a recent negative test,” Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill said in a Tuesday statement, Politico reported. “Our office will continue to follow the guidance of the Office of Attending Physician closely.” (RELATED: More Texas Democrats Who Fled State Test Positive For COVID)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addresses Texas State House Democrats as they meet with Senators on Capitol Hill on July 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Around 60 Democrats fled Texas to head to D.C. in order to prevent a vote on multiple Republican bills, including one reforming election security measures.