Kansas Congresswoman contracts COVID-19

Rep. Sharice Davids tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday. Despite being vaccinated, Davids experienced a "breakthrough" case. Her symptoms are mild.

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August 7, 2021 - 9:11 PM

Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids tested positive Friday for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against it and is in isolation at home.

Davids said in a statement that she has had only mild symptoms from her breakthrough case. She said she was tested after undergoing outpatient surgery involving the parathyroid glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood.

The two-term Democratic congresswoman for the state’s portion of the Kansas City metropolitan area said she’s been following precautions recommended by health officials,…

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