New Jersey Senator Cory Booker says he has tested positive for COVID-19

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has tested positive for COVID, he said on Sunday.

In a statement, Booker said he first started feeling symptoms on Saturday, and his symptoms are relatively mild.

The statement reads,

"I learned today that I tested positive for COVID-19 after first feeling symptoms on Saturday. Fortunately, my symptoms are relatively mild. I'm beyond grateful to have received two doses of vaccine and, more recently, a booster -- I'm certain that without them I would be doing much worse. I encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and boosted."

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