Vaccinated Arizona state senator tests positive for COVID-19

Published August 4, 2021 10:42pm ET



An Arizona state lawmaker revealed on Tuesday he tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated against the virus.

Democratic state Sen. Tony Navarrete issued a press release saying he tested positive after conducting a rapid test and a PCR test last week. Navarrete is isolating at home and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the press release, which also noted the legislator received his final vaccine shot in February.

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