A Kansas Congressman has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Jake LaTurner's Twitter account, he tested positive late yesterday evening.
Congressman LaTurner took the test as part of Washington DC’s travel guidelines that requires visitors to be tested. He is not experiencing any symptoms at this time, but he is following the advice of the House physician and CDC guidelines and does not plan to return to the House floor for votes until he is cleared to do so. LaTurner had been on the House floor earlier today but will not be returning.