Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, leaving Democrats down a vote with Congress back in session as it works to avoid a government shutdown.

The Democratic congressman said he received his results in the morning and will isolate in his New York home while members of Congress headed back to the Hill following the August recess.

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“This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am experiencing only mild symptoms and will continue to isolate at home in the Bronx in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines," Torres said in a statement.

COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen nationwide, with a new variant surging. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a 16% rise in hospitalizations in the week ending Aug. 26 compared to the previous week.

A new booster targeting COVID-19 subvariants is expected to receive the green light from the Food and Drug Administration soon. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet on Sept. 12 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and protocols.

Multiple officials have tested positive recently, including first lady Jill Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week with mild symptoms but is active this week, attending a Pentagon Memorial on Monday for the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced he tested positive at the end of August. Last month, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) contracted COVID-19 for a third time.

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The Senate has been working to pass all 12 appropriations bills and may rely on House Democrats to pass the legislation in 12 days. Funding expires on Sept. 30.

The Washington Examiner reached out to Torres's office for comment.