House Natural Resources Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-#AZ03) today:" The Attending Physician of the Capitol informed me that I tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, I will be self-isolating in quarantine at his recommendation."
Grijalva: "I currently have no symptoms, feel fine, and hope to make a quick and speedy recovery. While I cannot blame anyone directly for this, this week has shown that there are some Members of Congress who fail to take this crisis seriously."
Grijalva:"Numerous Republican mbrs routinely strut around the Capitol w/o a mask to selfishly make a political statement at the expense of their colleagues,staff & their families."TX GOP Rep Gohmert,who tested positive for COVID-19,sat next to Chair Grijalva at cmte hearing Tues.
Grijalva: "I'm pleased that Speaker Pelosi has mandated the use of masks at the Capitol to keep members and staff safe from those looking to score quick political points. Stopping the spread of a deadly virus should not be a partisan issue."
Grijalva concludes : "I urge all of us to recognize the severity of this virus and follow the CDC guidance to keep our family, friends, and loved ones safe. We can all play a part in stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.”
House GOP Leader on Grijalva (D-AZ) testing positive for COVID-19 and need for testing for members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
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