Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz Tests Positive For COVID-19 Shortly Before Getting Booster Shot

Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz revealed on Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before he was set to receive his booster shot, and urged people to get vaccinated. “Earlier today I was set to receive my Booster but was feeling symptomatic and took a #COVID test. I tested positive and am self-isolating, hopeful to feel better,” Ortiz wrote on Twitter. “My symptoms may have been worse had I not been vaccinated.” “I urge everyone to follow the guidance from health professionals and get vaccinate [sic]. I am one of hundreds of #USBP personnel in quarantine. Our frontline agents have battled this virus from the onset and I commend them. We will continue to be #vigilant as we protect our nation,” Ortiz said. The Biden administration announced in September that all federal workers, which includes U.S. Border Patrol agents, must be fully vaccinated by a Nov. 22 deadline or face termination.  » Read full article