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Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19

BY JAKE DIMA The Washington Examiner

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham revealed on Monday he tested positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated against the virus.

The Republican lawmaker said he’s experiencing mild symptoms akin to a “sinus infection,” as he indicated that he will quarantine for the next 10 days.

“I was just informed by the House physician I have tested positive for COVID-19 even after being vaccinated,” Graham, 66, said in a statement. “I started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night and went to the doctor this morning. I feel like I have a sinus infection and at present time I have mild symptoms. I will be quarantining for 10 days.”

“I am very glad I was vaccinated because without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now,” he added. “My symptoms would be far worse.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted infections among fully vaccinated people, called breakthrough cases, are to be expected.

“COVID-19 vaccines are effective and are a critical tool to bring the pandemic under control. However, no vaccines are 100% effective at preventing illness in vaccinated people. There will be a small percentage of fully vaccinated people who still get sick, are hospitalized, or die from COVID-19,” the CDC states on its website.

Over the last two weeks, the United States has seen a 149% increase in positive cases with an 86% jump in hospitalizations and a 14% uptick in deaths.

The upward trend in virus positives has spurred a resurgence in mask mandates, vaccine requirements, and other COVID-19 protocols throughout the country.

Much of the outbreak has been centered in states such as Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Texas.

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