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Scalise Statement on Self-Quarantine

March 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the news that a Republican Member of Congress tested positive for COVID-19:

"I have just been informed that my colleague, Mario Diaz-Balart, tested positive for COVID-19. Since I had an extended meeting with him late last week, out of an abundance of caution, I have decided it would be best to self-quarantine based on the guidance of the Attending Physician of the United States Congress.

"Fortunately, I am not experiencing any symptoms, and will continue working remotely on Congress' Coronavirus response, and will remain in close contact with the Trump administration's Coronavirus task force, my colleagues in Congress, as well as local officials and health professionals in Louisiana to ensure that swift action to address this crisis continues."