Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus, Marking First Confirmed Case in Congress
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart said he started developing symptoms late last week after he put himself in self-quarantine.
Mark Wilson/Getty
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) announced on Wednesday that he tested positive for the new coronavirus, making him the first confirmed case of the virus among lawmakers. In a statement, his office said he decided to go in self-quarantine on Friday before developing a “a fever and a headache” on Saturday. He was notified that he had tested positive earlier Wednesday. “I'm feeling much better. However, it's important that everyone take this seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick & mitigate the spread of this virus,” Diaz-Balart wrote in a statement. “We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times.”
I'm feeling much better. However, it's important that everyone take this seriously and follow @CDCgov guidelines in order to avoid getting sick & mitigate the spread of this virus. We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times. pic.twitter.com/g5W5vSQIyH
— Mario Diaz-Balart (@MarioDB) March 18, 2020
See more of our coverage in your search results.
Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.
Register below to read this article for free or subscribe
to unlock unlimited access to The Daily Beast.
Monthly
$1
First month then $5.99/month
Annual
$35
First year then $59.99/year
Premium
$79
First year then $119.99/year
*Substack access provided by the next business day, using your subscription email. Choosing the Premium plan constitutes your permission to share your subscription email with Substack and your agreement to Substack’s Privacy Policy.
Already have an account? Sign In
Looks like you already have a subscription!
You're all set!
Thanks for subscribing.