Sen. Rand Paul is the first senator to test positive for COVID-19. He's also one of eight Republican senators who voted against a coronavirus relief package last week.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for the coronavirus. Above, Paul delivers a statement before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 11.Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for the coronavirus. Above, Paul delivers a statement before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 11.Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has become the first senator to test positive for the coronavirus. His staff says he is asymptomatic.
He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person. 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 Paul."a coronavirus relief package last week, after the Senate opposed his efforts to offset spending on the legislation.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sen. Rand Paul becomes third member of Congress to test positive for COVID-19 - updatesSen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and is being quarantined, his office announced Sunday.
Read more »
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirusSen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus. He is the first known U.S. senator to test positive.
Read more »
GOP Sen. Hoeven bought up to $250,000 in health sciences fund days after coronavirus briefingSen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., purchased stock in a fund invested in health sciences companies five days after attending a briefing on coronavirus.
Read more »