He said that he was glad he had been vaccinated as without it, I'm certain I wouldn't feel as good as I do now. I would have far worse symptoms.Graham was accompanied by a spokesperson for Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), which stated that Manchin had been fully vaccinated according to CDC guidelines.Graham's pro-vaccine message follows a spike in Delta variant cases across the U.S. with some regions reintroducing their mask mandates in an effort to stop the spread. Although vaccinated people can contract the virus and get it in their bloodstreams, they have a lower chance of developing severe symptoms than those who are not vaccinated. CDC data indicates that fewer than.001% of people who have been fully vaccinated have succumbed to a Covid-19-related case.In recent weeks, many Republican legislators have intensified their efforts to get Americans immunized. However, Republicans are less likely to receive the Covid-19 shots. In the Senate, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell runs pro-vaccine ads. He also shares his childhood experience with polio.Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, said that Graham's positive test result was being reported to the White House. She also stated that the administration wishes him speedy recovery and hopes that he will continue to experience mild symptoms. She said that we wish him all the best.Psaki stated that all evidence supports the idea of breakthrough infections. He also said that there is no need to provide more information about them.Graham isn't the first lawmaker who has tested positive for Covid-19. Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Republican from Florida, reported that Graham tested positive even though he was fully vaccinated. The Capitol attending physician reinstated a mandate for a mask in the House last Wednesday amid concerns about the spread of the Delta variant.Burgess Everett was a contributor to this report.
