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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) wrote on Twitter on Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Driving the news: The 61-year-old lawmaker wrote he is "feeling fine and grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. In the coming days, I will quarantine and follow CDC guidelines. And remember, please get vaccinated!"

The big picture: Several U.S. government officials have tested positive recently as Omicron subvariant BA.2  has driven a new wave of virus infections. 

White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and press secretary Jen Psaki were among officials to announce positive tests in recent weeks. 

Rep. Adam Schiff tests positive for COVID

The 61-year-old lawmaker wrote he is "feeling fine, and grateful to be vaccinated and boosted."

Adam Schiff

Coronavirus

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

Politics & Policy

The U.S. health system faces critical questions about cost, access and equity. Technological advances and new discoveries about diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s are transforming patient care and reshaping public health.

Health

Rep. Adam Schiff tests positive for COVID

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