Washington, Dec 20 : US Senator Elizabeth Warren announced that she has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being administered a booster shot against the virus.
The Democratic Senator from Massachusetts tweeted that her regular test last week came back negative, but that on Sunday she “tested positive with a breakthrough case”, reports Xinhua news agency.
Warren said she was only experiencing mild symptoms and felt “grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes from being vaccinated and boosted”.
It’s not clear whether Warren has contracted the highly transmissible Omicron variant, which is driving Covid-19 flare-ups in the US.
The country’s top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned that Omicron is “going to take over” the US in the winter, urging Americans to get fully vaccinated and boosted.UPresident Joe Biden is expected to deliver an Omicron-focused speech on Tuesday.White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the administration is “prepared for the rising case levels”, and the President will detail how they will respond to the challenge.ksk/
US Senator Elizabeth Warren announced a breakthrough in Covid infection
Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious disease specialist, warned Omicron that it “will take over” the US during winter.He urged Americans to be fully vaccinated.Joe Biden, the UP President is scheduled to give an Omicron-focused speech Tuesday.
Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, stated that the administration was “prepared for rising case levels” and will outline how the president will address the issue.
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