U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren contracts COVID-19

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The U.S. Democratic senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has contracted COVID-19, she announced in a tweet on Sunday.

The senior senator who has been serving since 2013 said she tested positive with what she called “a breakthrough case”.

So far, she has experienced mild symptoms.

“I regularly test for COVID & while I tested negative earlier this week, today I tested positive with a breakthrough case,” the former Democratic presidential candidate posted.

“Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symptoms & am grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes from being vaccinated & boosted.”

Warren, 72, is originally from Oklahoma City.

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