Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino said Thursday he tested positive for the coronavirus in a breakthrough case as infections soar across the Empire State.
“I tested positive for Covid yesterday,” Astorino tweeted. “I feel better today. Cold-like symptoms. I’m vaccinated.”
The former Westchester County executive, who has been a critic of vaccine mandates, said he encouraged people in high-risk categories to speak with their doctors and consider getting a shot.
“It won’t prevent you from getting infected but it should help w/ severity of illness,” he said.
The candidate, who hasn’t gotten a booster shot and received his result from an at-home test, doubled down on his
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