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Sen. Joe Manchin tests positive for COVID-19

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- United States Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said in a statement released Monday morning.

The senator has mild symptoms and is isolating, the statement said.

He is vaccinated and boosted, they said.

Manchin released the following statement: 

"This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians." 

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