Rep. Barabra Lee (D-Calif.) announced that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in a breakthrough case.
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\nRep. Barabra Lee (D-Calif.) announced that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in a breakthrough case. In a statement on Tuesday, Lee shared that she has tested positive for COVID-19, saying she is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms. \u201cThis week, I received a breakthrough positive case COVID-19 result. Fortunately, I have only mild cold-like symptoms, but I know it could been much worse had I not been vaccinated and boosted,\u201d Lee said in a statement. Lee also said that she has entered isolation and will follow guidelines and health protocols \u201cto keep my loved ones, my staff, and my community safe.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the miraculous work of vaccines, and encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted,\u201d Lee said. Please stay masked and follow all of the CDC\u2019s health guidelines as you gather with loved ones this holiday. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.\u201d Lee\u2019s announcement comes as other U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), announced that they have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.<\/p>\n