"It's unclear how Paul was able to secure a test despite his lack of symptoms or known direct contac

Most of the senators interact a lot. I do not get this at all.



03/22/2020 01:58 pm ET Updated 3 hours ago
Rand Paul Becomes First Senator Known To Contract Coronavirus

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rand-paul-tests-positive-coronavirus_n_5e77a5e5c5b6f5b7c5465d04


The Kentucky Republican is asymptomatic and feeling fine, his office said.

By Hayley Miller

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, his office announced Sunday. He is the first senator known to have contracted the virus.

The Kentucky Republican is “feeling fine” and is in quarantine, according to a tweet sent from his account.

“He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events,” the tweet continued. “He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.”........................


Paul is the third member of Congress known to have contracted the virus, which has infected more than 31,000 people in the U.S. and over 320,000 people worldwide. Two members of the House of Representatives ― Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) and Ben McAdams (D-Utah) ― announced they had the virus last week.

It’s unclear how Paul was able to secure a test despite his lack of symptoms or known direct contact with an infected person. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked only those who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or have had contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus to seek a test.

Paul’s office did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment......................................

Link to tweet

Link to tweet