WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMOX/AP) -- Congresswoman Ann Wagner says she'll be self quarantining to help stunt the growth of COVID-19 in the U.S.Wagner says she was in a meeting last week with a colleague who has since tested positive. While she feels fine, she says she's taking medical advice and will self quarantine until she's cleared.
In a statement, she says she'll continue to work remotely via a teleconference "as Congress works to provide a strong and effective response for everyone impacted by this virus.”
“Last week I participated in a small group meeting with a colleague who has since tested positive for COVID-19. After discussions with the Attending Physician of the United States Congress, and out of an abundance of caution, I will be self-quarantining. While I feel fine and am not exhibiting any symptoms, I will follow the advice of the Attending Physician until cleared. In the meantime I will continue to work remotely through teleconference as Congress works to provide a strong and effective response for everyone impacted by this virus.”
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, an announcement that comes shortly after the first known case in Congress.
McAdams said he first became sick with “mild, cold-like symptoms” shortly after returning to Salt Lake City from Washington on Saturday. He went to his doctor the next day and began isolating himself at home and holding meetings on the phone.
After his symptoms got worse, including a fever, a dry cough and labored breathing, he was tested at a local clinic and received his result on Wednesday. The total number of people in Utah with the virus rose to 64 on Wednesday, 10 of them visitors from outside the state. Restaurants and bars are closed for dine-in service statewide, though many are still open for takeout and drive-thru, and schools are dismissed.© 2020 KMOX/AP (Entercom). All rights reserved.
