PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Local Congressman Guy Reschenthaler is in self-quarantine at his home in Peters Township after having close contact at the U.S. Capitol with Texas representative Louie Gohmert, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Both serve on the House Judiciary Committee.
In a statement given to KDKA Radio, Rep. Reschenthaler said:
“Yesterday during the House Judiciary Committee hearing, I shared a desk with Congressman Gohmert and had extensive conversations with him, including a walk together from the Capitol to the Cannon House Office Building. After a personal consultation with the Attending Physician and in accordance with their guidance, I will be self-quarantining for 14 days out of an abundance of caution.”
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