Breakthrough COVID infections continue to hamper Congress

More than a dozen members of Congress have reported breakthrough infections of COVID-19 after getting vaccinations, although almost all reported mild symptoms and no complications.

Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) is the latest to report testing positive for the virus.

"Earlier today, I was feeling under the weather with symptoms of a bad cold & was tested for COVID-19," Gibbs tweeted late last week. "While it was positive, I am vaccinated & it is so far preventing what could have been a worse infection."

According to The Hill newspaper, other members who have tested positive for the virus include:

• Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
• Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
• Sen. Angus King (I-Maine)
• Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo._
• Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas)
• Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) 
• Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.)
• Rep Ralph Norman (R-S.C.)
• Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas)
• Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) 
• Rep. Mike Doyle (D- Pa.)
• Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.)