Carper tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has tested positive for COVID-19 July 21.

“I received a positive COVID-19 test result today as part of regular weekly COVID-19 testing,” he said in a statement. “Per CDC guidelines, I plan to isolate for five days and will closely monitor my symptoms until then.

“I am grateful to be fully vaccinated and double boosted, and I am thankfully feeling fine. I plan to work remotely while I self-isolate and look forward to fully recovering and getting back to the office as soon as it is safe for me to do so. I continue to urge all Delawareans to get vaccinated and boosted to protect yourselves and your families from the worst of this pandemic.”

Carper’s announcement comes on the same day President Joe Biden revealed he’s also tested positive for COVID-19.