Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tested positive for the coronavirus Sunday despite being fully vaccinated, according to a press release from her office.
Ocasio-Cortez’s office released a statement Sunday confirming the congresswoman “has received a positive test result for COVID-19.”
“She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home. The Congresswoman received her booster shot this Fall and encourages everyone to get their booster and follow all CDC guidance.”
Ocasio-Cortez was recently pictured vacationing in Florida while her home state of New York struggles with a spike in cases of the Omicron variant. The “squad” member was spotted outside of a Miami Beach restaurant, drawing commentary and criticism from those who said the representative had no problem enjoying the “free state of Florida.”
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team welcomed Ocasio-Cortez to the state, noting they hoped she was “enjoying a taste of freedom here in the Sunshine State thanks to @RonDeSantisFL ‘s leadership.”
She later shot back at critics, claiming she’s only the focus of Republicans’ minds because of their “deranged sexual frustrations” that they cannot date her.