TEXAS — Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro on Tuesday reported that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after dodging the virus for two years.

The congressman said he’s only experiencing mild symptoms due to being vaccinated and boosted and is isolating in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Castro’s announcement came just days following a similar one from Austin Mayor Steve Adler. Both attributed mild symptoms to vaccination.

COVID cases and hospitalizations have dropped dramatically in Texas, and protective measures have been dropped in most instances. Still, the virus continues to spread.

The Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday reported 1,325 new confirmed cases of the virus statewide as well as 1,074 new probable cases. There were 21 more deaths attributed to the disease.

A total 957 Texans are currently hospitalized with COVID. Of them, 216 are in intensive care, 162 are on ventilators and 48 are pediatric patients.