“This morning I tested positive for COVID-19,” Manchin tweeted. “I am fully vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians.” progress in its legislative agenda. The Senate has just under two weeks before it is scheduled to begin its August recess, and Democrats have signaled hopes for passage of bills — from protecting same-sex marriage to increasing funding for US semiconductor production and changing laws surrounding prescription drug pricing. other issues, before leaving town for about a month.