WASHINGTON – On Sunday, Rep. David Schweikert confirmed that a member of his staff has been diagnosed with coronavirus. He and his staff are in self-quarantine.
“A member of our DC team has been informed by the Virginia Department of Health that they tested positive for COVID-19. They are resting comfortably at home and following guidance from local health officials. As a result of this positive test, my DC office will be closed with staff members working from home until further notice. Out of an abundance of caution, I have also made the decision for my Scottsdale office to work remotely until further notice. Given that I have interacted with the employee who tested positive, I will be working from home until otherwise told by doctors,” stated Schweikert in a press release.
Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency in D.C. last week. According to the D.C. Health Department, a total of 16 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in D.C.
Our office welcomed Scottsdale Prep High School Seniors for a tour of the U.S. Capitol today. Thanks for coming to Washington, D.C. to visit with us! ?? pic.twitter.com/tYvcQz9q7m
— Rep. David Schweikert (@RepDavid) March 6, 2020