U.S. senators are among those most at-risk of contracting the coronavirus that is spreading rapidly around the globe. But most of them have no intention of radically changing their habits
They traverse the country every week by plane, appear at events with hundreds of people and shake countless hands. They work in a sprawling complex with a constant influx of tourists. And two-thirds of them are over the age of 60.
Senators described their institution as uniquely vulnerable to the virus, which has disproportionately affected the elderly. And they acknowledged that the nature of their jobs makes it much more likely that they will come in contact with the virus. “I think most members are in good shape,” he added. “But it does attack older people like myself. But again, it’s a lot like the flu in terms of the way it interacts — without a vaccine.”
Both the House and Senate are scheduled for a weeklong recess next week, and in the meantime lawmakers willwith twin — and often competing — priorities: protecting themselves, but also standing ready to legislate on a possible economic stimulus package.
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