US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from her office.
“Representative Ocasio-Cortez has received a positive test result for COVID-19. She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,” it read.
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“The Congresswoman received her booster shot this Fall, and encourages everyone to get their booster and follow all CDC guidance.”
Ocasio-Cortez was spotted last week without a face mask while vacationing in Miami. A short clip posted to social media showed the congresswoman waving to bargoers to cheers and applause.
She was seen hugging a drag performer at an outdoor event hosted by actor, Billy Porter.
Ocasio-Cortez has had a history of criticizing Florida for its lax COVID-19 restrictions during the early waves of the pandemic.
Conservative reporters called out the New York representative for her supposed “hypocrisy.”
“AOC is STILL lounging it up in Florida, in large crowds and maskless. This time at a Drag Queen bar in Miami. Rules for thee but not for me,” wrote journalist Brendon Leslie.
“For those of you with zero sense of humor: the whole point of this post is to expose hypocrisy,” Leslie added. “We don’t actually care she’s maskless. We care she fear mongers about Florida but then has the audacity to vacation here.”
In Florida, there are currently no mask mandates. However, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased significantly in the state with the highest numbers in the nation.
On January 1st, 56,865 new cases were reported in the state. More than 75,900 cases were reported the day before.
“Welcome to Florida, AOC!” tweeted the official team for Governor Ron DeSantis after photos emerged of Ocasio-Cortez at lunch in Miami without a mask.
“We hope you’re enjoying a taste of freedom here in the Sunshine State thanks to @RonDeSantisFL’s leadership.”
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