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The Massachusetts Democrat said after experiencing symptoms, she received a groundbreaking positive COVID-19 test result on Friday.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., speaks at an immigration rally calling on Congress to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), citizenship for workers, and adopt President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 21. 7, 2021. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley said Friday she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Massachusetts Democrat said after experiencing symptoms, she received a groundbreaking positive COVID-19 test result on Friday.
“Luckily my symptoms are relatively mild and I am grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted. I am currently isolating and following all health protocols in order to mitigate the spread and ensure the safety of my loved ones and community,” Pressley said in a written statement.
Pressley said she is grateful to the scientists, researchers and frontline healthcare workers who have worked to develop safe and effective vaccines.
“Vaccines save lives,” she added. “I encourage everyone to do their part by getting vaccinated, boosting and masking up.”
Pressley’s statement follows an announcement last week by Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren saying she had tested positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated with two doses and a booster and was also showing symptoms. light.
