Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier in the day, she attended Cavalier Johnson’s inauguration. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore announced late Wednesdaythat she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Earlier in the day, Moore attended and spoke at Mayor Cavalier Johnson's inauguration.

"Today, I was experiencing very mild symptoms associated with COVID-19. I got tested as a precaution and tested positive for COVID-19,"Moore said in a statement.

Johnson's swearing-in at the Harley-Davidson Museum was attended by manyof the state's highest-ranking Democrats, including Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

Moore previously tested positive in December 2020.In January 2021, she announced she was cleared to return to work after six days.

Her positive test joins agrowing list of Washington officials who are testing positive for COVID-19.The House was in session last week but house membersare under a home district work schedulethis week, according to itsschedule.

Moore is vaccinated and said she is quarantining.

"I am following guidance from my doctors and quarantining. Please remain vigilant against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and practicing social distancing when possible," she said.

Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 orDBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS.

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Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier in the day, she attended Cavalier Johnson's inauguration. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel