Two U.S. senators and a third lawmaker say they have tested positive for COVID-19 after having been vaccinated, as the nation deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow is the latest to announce he has tested positive.
In a tweet on Sunday, the Colorado Democrat said he is fully vaccinated and got a booster shot and is experiencing only mild symptoms.
Also on Sunday, Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Cory Booker of New Jersey said they have tested positive for COVID-19.
Congress was on recess Monday for the holidays, but many lawmakers were in Washington last week meeting with colleagues and others on Capitol Hill.
Crow said he tested positive after returning from an official congressional delegation visit to Ukraine.
Crow encouraged everyone eligible to get vaccinated and boosted “to help prevent major illness and protect our community.” He also said he would continue to push for affordable access to rapid and reliable testing for all Americans.
Everyone eligible should get vaccinated and boosted to help prevent major illness and protect our community.
I’ll continue to push for affordable access to rapid, reliable testing for all Americans.https://t.co/5VqRRGmgmH
— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) December 20, 2021
The Associated Press contributed to this article.