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Sen. Tina Smith announces COVID diagnosis

Minnesota's junior senator said she is experiencing mild symptoms and is following CDC guidelines.

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Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., speaks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Thursday, March 3, 2022 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams, Pool via AP)

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced Wednesday that she tested positive for COVID-19.

"Tonight I tested positive for COVID and am experiencing mild symptoms," Sen. Smith said in a Twitter post. "I am following the CDC’s guidelines, and I am incredibly grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. Looking forward to getting back to the Senate as soon as possible."

Tonight I tested positive for COVID and am experiencing mild symptoms. I am following the CDC’s guidelines, and I am incredibly grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. Looking forward to getting back to the Senate as soon as possible.
— Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 20, 2022

Sen. Smith is the latest lawmaker to battle COVID-19. Her announcement came just hours before President Biden revealed his own positive COVID diagnosis on Thursday morning.

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