JACKSON, Miss — Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation.
His communications director, Phillip Waller, said Wicker tested positive Thursday morning. Wicker sought a test because of mild symptoms.
Waller said the 70-year-old is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, is in good health and is being treated by his physician based in Tupelo.
Waller said everyone recently in close contact with Wicker has been notified.
Wicker has been in the U.S. Senate since 2007. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1994 after having served in the state Senate.
Full statement: “Senator Wicker tested positive this morning for the COVID-19 virus after immediately seeking a test due to mild symptoms. Senator Wicker is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, is in good health, and is being treated by his Tupelo-based physician. He is isolating, and everyone with whom Senator Wicker has come in close contact recently has been notified.”
