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.