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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Tests Positive For COVID-19, Experiencing Mild Symptoms

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced he has COVID-19.

Bellone is fully vaccinated and says he has only mild symptoms.

"I hope this serves as a reminder to all residents that while we are making incredible progress in the war against COVID-19, we are not done just yet," he wrote.

The county executive also encourages those eligible for a booster to get one.

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