Rep. Jim JordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanWith extreme gerrymanders locking in, Biden needs to make democracy preservation job one Jim Jordan reveals he had COVID-19 this summer The Memo: Gosar censured, but toxic culture grows MORE (R-Ohio) revealed in arecent interview that he had COVID-19 over the summer, but refused to disclose if he has been vaccinated.

Jordan, while speaking with Spectrum News, said he had the virus in the early part of the summer, recalling that he did not feel well while residing in Ohio. The lawmaker also said he has since taken an antibody test that showed that his levels "were strong.

I've had the virus, I don't talk about my health status with reporters, but I've had the coronavirus and recovered, and actually had my antibodies tested, or had that antibody test done, and it showed that my antibodies were strong, Jordan said during last week's interview.

In fact, the doctor said, 'You're in the strong category, you could donate plasma,' he added.

Ohio's @Jim_Jordan (R), who told me in June he hadn't been vaccinated, now tells me he had #COVID19 this summer.

"I've had the virus. I don't talk about my health status with reporters."

Jordan, who sits on the House Select COVID Subcommittee, won't say if he's been vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/DL2rv68o2k

Pressed on if he knew he had the virus, Jordan said he remembers not feeling well over the summer when he was in Ohio.

I believe it was back early in the summer when, that's when I didn't feel well, was back when I was in Ohio, he said.

Jordan told Spectrum News in June that he had not been inoculated against COVID-19, noting that he was frequently being tested.

#OH4 Rep. @Jim_Jordan (R), who sits on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, tells me he has not been vaccinated.

"Look, I think we're way past this. I think the country is ready to move on and we're done with this, but you guys just keep wanting to talk about it." pic.twitter.com/1OIOTolXhV

Jordan has been critical of COVID-19 mitigation measures in the past. During a congressional hearing in April,the lawmaker questionedAnthony FauciAnthony FauciSunday shows preview: New COVID-19 variant emerges; supply chain issues and inflation persist NY governor declares state of emergency to prepare for omicron US to restrict travel from eight African nations over new COVID-19 concerns MORE about when the U.S. would be able to stop discussing public health precautions like wearing masks and physical distancing.

When do Americans get their freedom back? Jordan asked. We had 15 days to slow the spread, turned into a year of lost liberties.

He later argued that Americans First Amendment rights had been trampled during the pandemic, pointing to mask orders, curfews and capacity limits for businesses.

Fauci later said comments likeJordan's are quite frustrating.

A number of congressional lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19, both before and after vaccines were authorized in the U.S.

Jordan announced in October 2020 that he had tested negative for COVID-19 after then-President TrumpDonald TrumpStowaway found in landing gear of plane after flight from Guatemala to Miami Kushner looking to Middle East for investors in new firm: report GOP eyes booting Democrats from seats if House flips MORE revealed that he tested positive for the virus.

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