Murkowski says she has tested positive for COVID-19

By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she has tested positive for COVID-19. She made the announcement on the social media Monday. In the statement, the Republican says she recently tested positive after experiencing flu-like symptoms. The statement did not specify the timing of the test. Murkowski says she will follow guidance and advice from doctors and will be quarantining at home in Alaska while continuing to work remotely. Murkowski is Alaska’s senior U.S. senator. She is seeking reelection this year. Her campaign had posted online photos of events that Murkowski participated in Friday and Saturday in Fairbanks.