Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., have announced they are self-isolating after contracting COVID-19, according to CNN.
"After working in Washington, DC all of last week, I began experiencing mild symptoms this weekend and contacted my health care provider while at home in Janesville," Steil wrote in a statement posted to his Twitter account.
Courtney wrote in a statement that he was exposed to the virus last week by someone with COVID-19. His first test for the virus came back negative but his second test showed up positive on Sunday night.
"I took a COVID-19 test today and the results came back positive. Following CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, I am immediately quarantining and will continue serving the people of Southeast Wisconsin from my home in Janesville," Courtney said.
"I've got a lot of confidence in my treating doctor and in my team — our work for eastern Connecticut will continue as always, and I'll keep performing my duties in a safe, remote fashion while isolated at my home."
Courtney said his infection "reinforces my strong belief that right now, we need to be doing our part to help our communities by listening to the experts at the CDC — we've got to remain vigilant about wearing masks, social distancing, and the basic essentials like washing our hands frequently."
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