Lawmakers may have been exposed to the coronavirus while sheltering during the Capitol riot, a doctor says. - The New York Times - 0 views
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While sheltering in a secure location as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone who was infected with the coronavirus, Congress’s Office of the Attending Physician said on Sunday.
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In an email sent to lawmakers, Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician, said that while “the time in this room was several hours for some and briefer for others,” during that period, “individuals may have been exposed to another occupant with coronavirus infection.”
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Congress has long struggled to stem the spread of the virus within its ranks, with mixed guidance and a delayed testing regimen.
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