Congress And COVID-19: Members' Cases And Quarantines
Congress saw its first two members enter self-quarantine on March 8. Several outbreaks forced dozens more to quarantine after testing positive. Lawmakers started receiving the vaccine in December.
Updated on Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. ET
The coronavirus pandemic for months has upended the daily work of Congress, which has seen a series of outbreaks.
Most recently, the Jan. 6 violent insurrection at the Capitol forced members to cluster together in rooms for several hours. Some House Republicans were seen not wearing masks during the ordeal, and refusing to do so.
And at least one holding room for House members included a lawmaker who was already positive, the Capitol attending
