As of Wednesday, more than 8,500 Americans have been infected with coronavirus, and that number changes significantly by the hour.

With the US death toll topping 140, states are ordering more shutdowns.

Hospital employees are making their own face masks or sometimes using them twice, and doctors are begging the public to keep their distance from others.

Two US Reps members however, have tested positive to the Covid-19 virus.

Following its effect on legislative committees work, the US Capitol Police have been working to ensure that secure communications can continue off-site and the leaders of key congressional committees, along with law enforcement authorities and the Capitol physician's office, have informed each lawmaker's office to prepare contingency plans in case of an outbreak.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/mario-diaz-balart-coronavirus/index.html


The Florida Republican, Mario Diaz-Balart said in a statement that he is "feeling much better" but urged the public to take the virus "extremely seriously."

He tweeted:
I'm feeling much better. However, it's important that everyone take this seriously and follow @CDCgov guidelines in order to avoid getting sick & mitigate the spread of this virus. We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times.
https://twitter.com/MarioDB/status/1240409251471937537?s=19

Later on Wednesday evening, Ben McAdams, a Utah Democrat, said he too had been diagnosed.

He also tweeted:
Please read my statement on contracting #COVID19. I have self-quarantined since first having symptoms and consulted with my doctor.
https://twitter.com/RepBenMcAdams/status/1240436119210037248?s=19

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The Office of the Attending Physician's message to House lawmakers after two lawmakers tested positive for coronavirus.
https://twitter.com/nataliewsj/status/1240468009891893248?s=19

At least 14 lawmakers announced steps to self-quarantine or isolate themselves completely.

https://twitter.com/RepAnnWagner/status/1240460901377024001?s=19

https://twitter.com/RepKathleenRice/status/1240484572963487749?s=19

https://twitter.com/SteveScalise/status/1240450072833339395?s=19

https://twitter.com/RepStephMurphy/status/1240467650205147140?s=19

https://twitter.com/RepDrewFerguson/status/1240440543286562822?s=19

The world is coming to an end finally! Soon they may be no America or Italy.

This is serious

End of the world

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