Senator Paul Rand Tests Positive for COVID-19
Rand Paul becomes the first US senator to test positive for the novel coronavirus.
According to an official statement, Paul is “feeling fine” and “was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events.”
He is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic. He is not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.
Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 22, 2020
He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work for the people of Kentucky at this difficult time. Ten days ago, our D.C. office began operating remotely, hence virtually no staff has had contact with Senator Rand Paul.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 22, 2020
He expects to be back in the Senate after his quarantine period ends and will continue to work remotely.
Paul was one of eight senators to vote against the "phase two" coronavirus relief bill last week. https://t.co/NvagMmvTrY
— Grace Segers (@Grace_Segers) March 22, 2020