Democratic congressman tests positive for Covid after Capitol lockdown during riots
Democratic representative Lou Correa, 62, says that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will therefore miss President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
The California congressman wrote on Twitter: “Yesterday, I tested positive for Covid-19. I will be responsible & self-quarantine, away from my family, for the recommended time.”
Mr Correa is the latest member of Congress to contract the virus, the number of which has grown since lawmakers were forced to shelter in place together during the attack on the US Capitol.
During the lockdown on 6 January, some Republican representatives refused to wear masks.
The congressman expressed his disappointment at missing this week’s coming inauguration of Mr Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, but is looking ahead to the next four years.
"While I'll miss the much-anticipated inauguration of President-elect @JoeBiden, I look forward to working with the new Admin to unite our country!" he said.
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