Former GOP Senator James Inhofe retired because of long COVID symptoms. Other colleagues have it but keep it secret, he said.

• Former Republican Senator James Inhofe said he retired due to long COVID symptoms.
• During his time in office,  the Oklahoma senator repeatedly voted against COVID protections.
• The CDC estimated that one in five American adults with the disease suffers from long COVID symptoms.

Former Republican Senator James Inhofe said the reason he retired from representing Oklahoma this time last year was due to long COVID symptoms.