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How The Coronavirus Has Affected Individual Members Of Congress

Congress saw its first two members enter self-quarantine on March 8. Later that month, seven members tested positive or were presumed so and dozens more were quarantined. The ranks have since grown.
The U.S. Capitol, seen here on April 13, remains closed to public tours and open only to members, staff, press and official business visitors.

Updated on October 30 at 4:20 p.m. ET

The coronavirus pandemic continues to upend the daily work of Congress, which has seen a series of outbreaks.

Most recently, President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and several others following a to announce his nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, as Supreme Court justice. At least nine Republican members of Congress attended, and several individuals tested

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