WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsDakota.com) – Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19.

The senator is currently asymptomatic and tested this afternoon after being notified he had been exposed. The senator is fully vaccinated and has received his booster. He will be quarantining through Sunday.

“While asymptomatic, I tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon. I’ve consulted with the Senate Physician and will continue to follow the recommendations of my healthcare provider.”