Coronavirus takes toll on Capitol Hill
By Jordain Carney and Olivia Beavers - 03/14/20 02:00 PM EDT
The coronavirus is taking a toll on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers begin reshaping day-to-day life and scramble to try to stop the spread of the quickly moving disease.
For many, the matter is increasingly hitting close to home. There are growing reports that constituents have contracted the virus, several lawmakers have self-quarantined and one staffer announced they tested positive for COVID-19.
While most lawmakers did not publicly project any fears, many quietly questioned how long it will be until the first member of Congress tests positive for the virus.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told The Hill that it “wouldn't’ surprise me†if a lawmaker contracts the disease, adding, “we are obviously very public figures, in touch with a lot of people, literally and physically.â€
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