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Rep. Carbajal quarantining after COVID-19 exposure

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Salud Carbajal will remain in Washington D.C. for the next 14 days after he was in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Carbajal, who represents California's 24th Congressional District, released a statement Monday.

No one is immune to contracting coronavirus and Congress is certainly no exception. Despite taking every precaution -- including wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand-washing -- I have learned I was exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. I immediately got tested, which thankfully came back negative and I will continue to consult with my doctor. 

Statement from Congressman Carbajal's office

Carbajal says the House Attending Physicians directed him to stay in Washington D.C. for 14 days to self-monitor for symptoms.

"I will be carrying out my responsibilities virtually in order to protect the health and safety of others,” Carbajal said.


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