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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks to a newsman connected Capitol Hill successful Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

WASHINGTON – Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Cory Booker of New Jersey accidental they person tested affirmative for COVID-19, arsenic the state deals with different surge successful cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.

In abstracted statements Sunday, the Democrats said they had been afloat vaccinated with 2 doses and a booster and their symptoms were mild. They besides encouraged others to get the trio of shots if eligible.

Warren tweeted: “Thankfully, I americium lone experiencing mild symptoms & americium grateful for the extortion provided against superior unwellness that comes from being vaccinated & boosted."

She didn’t elaborate connected wherever she mightiness person contracted the microorganism but said she's regularly tested and turned up antagonistic for COVID-19 earlier this past week. Spokespersons for her bureau didn't respond to an email seeking remark Sunday.

Warren was astatine the U.S. Capitol this week on with different senators arsenic Democrats question to walk President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Better societal and situation bill.

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In a connection from his office, Booker said: “I’m beyond grateful to person received 2 doses of vaccine and, much recently, a booster — I’m definite that without them I would beryllium doing overmuch worse.”

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