NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi announced Friday she tested positive for COVID-19.
Biaggi, a Democrat who represents portions of the Bronx and Westchester County, is fully vaccinated.
"Yesterday evening, I tested positive for COVID-19," she said in a statement. "While I am fully vaccinated and taken all CDC recommended safety precautions I unfortunately contracted the virus. I am experiencing symptoms and isolating at home per CDC guidelines."
The granddaughter of former New York Rep. Mario Biaggi, the 35-year-old urged those still hesitant to get vaccinated.
"The vaccine has proven to slow the transmission of the virus and suppress symptoms, protecting people from more serious outcomes, including death," Biaggi said.
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