Sen. Manchin says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is 'experiencing mild symptoms.'
The 74-year-old senator, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, said Monday morning that he was “experiencing mild symptoms."Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesSen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19, which could complicate the Senate’s push to finish a number of priorities in the two weeks leading up to the August recess.Monday morning that he was"experiencing mild symptoms" from the virus.
"I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians," he said. His office declined to comment further. The diagnosis comes just two weeks before the Senate enters a break period prior to returning in September. Democrats have been preparing to take action on several measures to advance President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda.