BREAKING: Miami Republican Rep. @MarioDB has tested positive
for the coronavirus. He voted Friday in the House – One Day
Prior to Symptoms
NEW: Miami Republican Rep. @MarioDB has tested positive for the coronavirus. He had a fever but now feels fine.
— Patricia Mazzei (@PatriciaMazzei) March 18, 2020
Having watched the House floor obsessively for years, my prediction is that we’re about to see a flurry of members test positive. https://t.co/US7CIp7LTA
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) March 18, 2020
Members of congress congregate on the house floor, sit in close quarters in party meetings and are generally physically very close to one another.
Now @MarioDB is positive for coronavirus —
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) March 18, 2020
h/t dr0id