Florida congressman tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R- Florida) tweeted yesterday that he has tested positive for the virus.

News 12 Staff

Mar 19, 2020, 11:05 AM

Updated 1,514 days ago

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Congress now has its first known case of coronavirus. 
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R- Florida) tweeted yesterday that he has tested positive for the virus.
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His office says he is feeling much better now, but dealt with a fever and headache Saturday night.
He's been in self-quarantine since March 13.
At least 15 other members of Congress are taking steps to self-quarantine as a precaution.
 
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