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Updated: 11:37 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. Senator Rob Portman said on Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A statement emailed this morning said the Republican took an at-home test before returning to Washington D.C. Portman said he's asymptomatic and feeling fine.
He plans to work remotely this week before returning to the nation's capital.
My statement after receiving a positive COVID test result: https://t.co/G83WtzaSFk pic.twitter.com/NAdckmBal9
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) January 4, 2022
Portman, who announced last year he would not run for reelection this year, participated in a clinical trial for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting in November 2020.
According to a statement from his office, Portman is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot.
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