
Chuck Schumer tests positive for Covid-19, spokesman says
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for Covid-19 and has "very mild symptoms," according to his spokesman.
"As a part of his regular testing regimen, Leader Schumer received a positive test result for COVID-19. The Leader is fully vaccinated and double boosted, and has very mild symptoms," spokesman Justin Goodman said in a statement on Sunday evening.
The New York Democrat is planning to isolate and work remotely this week as the Senate returns to Washington following the July Fourth recess.

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