Sens. Wicker, King, Hickenlooper test positive for Covid-19 after vaccination

King noted in his statement that he is feeling under the weather but “much better than I would have without the vaccine.” He emphasized his commitment to contain the spread of the pandemic and the security measures he has taken since the virus began to spread in the US.

As the Delta variant spreads and Covid-19 cases increase in many parts of the country, vaccines have proven effective in preventing serious infections and death, although fully vaccinated people can still get and spread the virus. US health officials on Wednesday announced plans to give additional injections to Americans in the future to maintain their immunity to the virus.

I take this diagnosis very seriously, quarantine myself at home and tell the few people I’ve come in contact with to get tested to limit further spread, King said in the statement.

I will keep everyone updated in the days leading up to the healing process, but I urge everyone to remain vigilant, follow the guidelines of health professionals and get vaccinated if you haven’t already been, he added and said the virus isn’t done with us yet.

In the statement from Wickers’ office, a spokesman said the senator is being treated by his doctor in Tupelo, Miss., and is in good health.

He is isolating and anyone Senator Wicker has had close contact with recently has been notified, the senator’s communications director Phillip Waller said in the statement.

In his statement, Hickenlooper also said he was in isolation at the direction of Congress’ attending physician.

I’m grateful for the vaccine (and the scientists behind it) because it limited my symptoms and allowed us to continue our work for Colorado, he said, adding a plea to the unvaccinated to get the injection. and follow a booster when it becomes available.