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Schumer catches COVID-19

Jul 11, 2022 1:23 pm

Adam Penale reports for New York State of Politics that New York Senator Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID-19. Schumer's office says the majority leader is fully vaccinated and only experiencing mild symptoms, and is quarantining this week. “As a part of his regular testing regimen, Leader Schumer received a positive test result for COVID-19,” Justin Goodman, a spokesperson for Schumer, said in a statement. “The Leader is fully vaccinated and double boosted, and has very mild symptoms. He greatly appreciates the protection the vaccine has provided him and encourages everyone to test regularly and get vaccinated and boosted." Read more about this story at New York State of Politics.