NY Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for COVID-19

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is recovering at home with symptoms following a positive COVID-19 test.

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In a statement, the Democratic congresswoman’s office said she received a booster shot last fall, adding that she “encourages everyone to get their booster” and follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

With the nation dealing with another surge of the virus since the emergence of the highly contagious Omicron variant, numerous members of Congress have reported breakthrough cases despite being fully vaccinated and boosted.

Senator Rob Portman, (R-Ohio), tweeted last week that he had tested positive on at at-home virus test, but said he was asymptomatic and felt “fine.”

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