Blumenthal tests positive for Covid

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Senator Richard Blumenthal Photo credit WTIC Radio/Daniela Doncel

Hartford, Conn./WTIC Radio - Connecticut's senior U.S. senator has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Senator Richard Blumenthal made the announcement this morning via Twitter.

"Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID", Blumenthal said in a tweet.

The 76-year-old said he will spend the week working remotely.

Blumenthal said he isn't experiencing any symptoms and that he is "thankful to be fully vaccinated & boosted".

He says he is urging those who haven't had a shot or a booster to make an appointment get vaccinated.

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