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Sen. Rick Scott Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Virus Surges on Capitol Hill

Scott’s office said he was exposed to the virus after returning to Florida last Friday night and has been quarantining ever since.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has confirmed he’s tested positive for COVID-19, making him the ninth House and Senate lawmaker to do so this week. In a statement posted on Twitter, Scott wrote: “After several negative tests, I learned I was positive for COVID-19 this AM. I’m feeling good & experiencing very mild symptoms. I’ll be working from home until it’s safe for me to return to DC. I remind everyone to be careful & do the right things to protect yourselves & others.” Scott’s office said he was exposed to the virus after returning to Florida last Friday night and has been quarantining ever since, according to the Tampa Bay Times. There’s a surge of COVID-19 cases happening at the Capitol right now—NBC Washington reported earlier this week that dozens of civil servants are in quarantine or sick leave for the virus.