ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan says he's tested positive for the COVID-19 virus even though he was fully vaccinated against the disease.
Buchanan, a Republican who represents a Sarasota-based district, said in a news release Monday he got the test recently after experiencing “very mild flu-like symptoms.”
The congressman says he's quarantining at home and intends to return to work as soon as possible. The announcement comes amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the rise is mainly seasonal in nature and that vaccines cannot be forced on anyone.
