Speaker of the New York City Council Corey Johnson says he is quarantining following exposure to COVID-19. Today I learned that I was exposed to COVID-19, he said in a statement. After speaking with medical professionals, I immediately got tested for COVID and am awaiting the results. I have begun quarantining, per CDC guidance. Going forward, I will continue following CDC guidelines. Fortunately, I have no symptoms and I m feeling great. I already have received my first vaccine shot, and am excited to get the second dose soon. I will continue my City Council work from home in the coming days. Take care everyone this isn t over. Please continue to wear a mask, wash your hands and get vaccinated if you re eligible.
Speaker of the New York City Council Corey Johnson says he is quarantining following exposure to COVID-19. Today I learned that I was exposed to COVID-19, he said in a statement. After speaking with medical professionals, I immediately got tested for COVID and am awaiting the results. I have begun quarantining, per CDC guidance. Going forward, I will continue following CDC guidelines. Fortunately, I have no symptoms and I m feeling great. I already have received my first vaccine shot, and am excited to get the second dose soon. I will continue my City Council work from home in the coming days. Take care everyone this isn t over. Please continue to wear a mask, wash your hands and get vaccinated if you re eligible.
The CDC says nearly 71 million Americans, or just over a quarter of the adult population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while nearly one in 10 of all adults is fully vaccinated.
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President Joe Biden is holding firm on his vow to have every American adult eligible for the vaccine by May 1 as some states are drastically relaxing their coronavirus guidelines.