Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(61,595 posts)
Wed Jan 12, 2022, 07:01 PM Jan 2022

US Rep Mace of South Carolina has COVID for second time

Source: Associated Press

US Rep Mace of South Carolina has COVID for second time

By MEG KINNARD
January 10, 2022

U.S. Rep Nancy Mace of South Carolina has contracted COVID-19 for a second time, saying Monday the infection is milder than her first and that she has been fully vaccinated since last spring.

Mace said she knew she had contracted the virus and opted to test after one of her children had tested positive. Her infection comes amid a resurgence of the pandemic fueled by the omicron variant.

The Charleston Republican said she plans to work from home during her quarantine period, describing her current symptoms as “more mild than the first time.” Though fully vaccinated since the spring of 2021, Mace said she had not received a booster dose.

Mace initially contracted the virus in June 2020, soon after winning a competitive GOP primary in South Carolina’s 1st District. At the time, Mace told supporters that she tested positive after learning that some members of her campaign had been potentially exposed.

Since recovering from that bout, Mace has spoken about her “long-haul” COVID-19 experience. ...

-snip-

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-south-carolina-charleston-8faa169cac725cfadf3dd683212b9a6d

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
US Rep Mace of South Carolina has COVID for second time (Original Post) Eugene Jan 2022 OP
I have a feeling we're about to see a lot more of this. louis-t Jan 2022 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»US Rep Mace of South Caro...