Sen.John Yudichak, I-Luzerne/Carbon, said Thursday morning that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

“After experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms this week, I consulted with my primary care physician and he recommended I undergo a COVID-19 test. The COVID-19 test came back positive, and I am currently in isolation at home and following all CDC and Department of Health guidelines,” Yudichak said.

“With recent news that Gov. Tom Wolf has also tested positive for COVID-19, it is a somber reminder that novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted every citizen, every business, and every community in Pennsylvania,” he said in a release.

Yudichak added, “With the promising news of an effective vaccine on the horizon, it is my hope that we can, as one Pennsylvania family, work together to finally end the terrible impact the COVID-19 virus has wrought on our families and our Commonwealth. I am grateful for the kindness exhibited by the people of northeastern Pennsylvania, especially our front-line healthcare heroes, who have helped countless families recover from COVID-19.”