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New York US RepresentativeÌý has tested positive for and "is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,"Ìýher office said in a statement on Sunday evening.

The Democratic congresswoman’s office said received a booster shot last fall, adding that she "encourages everyone to get their booster"Ìýand follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

With the nation dealing with another surge of the virus since the emergence of the highly contagious variant, numerous members of Congress have reported breakthrough cases despite being fully vaccinated and boosted.

Republican SenatorÌýRon Johnson, who represents Ohio, tweeted last week that he had tested positive on at at-home virus test, but said he was asymptomatic and felt "fine".