Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus, saying he had been stricken with a fever and headache this past weekend.
"In an abundance of caution, after votes on Friday, March 13th, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart decided to self-quarantine in Washington, D.C, and not return to South Florida because of his wife Tia’s pre-existing conditions that put her at exceptionally high risk," his office said in a statement. "On Saturday evening, Congressman Diaz-Balart developed symptoms, including a fever and a headache. Just a short while ago, he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
He added that he was conducting meetings by telephone and urged everyone to take the virus "seriously."Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas Miami Mayor Francis Suarez tested positive for coronavirus last week. Diaz-Balart has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003.
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