Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Tests Positive for Coronavirus

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC6 Miami

Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart tested positive for coronavirus in Washington D.C., his office confirmed Wednesday.

Diaz-Balart has been in self-quarantine in D.C. since Friday in an abundance of caution and because of his wife's pre-existing medical conditions, a statement from his office said.

On Saturday, the lawmaker from South Florida developed symptoms, including a fever and headache, and on Wednesday, he was notified he had tested positive for COVID-19.

"I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better. However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus," Diaz-Balart said in a statement. "We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times."

Read more: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-congressman-mario-diaz-balart-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2207780/

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He is an (R).

[DUgosh]

1. Was he a guest at

Maralago

[jimfields33]

2. Good question

It says he got it in DC, but That’s because the incubation period is pretty long I hear.

[StevieM]

9. How long have you heard the incubation period is?

I have heard it is 2-14 days with the average incubation period being 5 days.

https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-incubation-period

[RhodeIslandOne]

14. I've heard 14 is the outside figure

[FarPoint]

28. That is what I have for a reference point.

[Raster]

4. Yes, he was a guest at Magat-A-Lardo.

[Dem2theMax]

3. Never ceases to amaze me how the privileged can get a test.

I am finally on the road to recovery, but my doctor told me I couldn't get a test unless I went to the ER. And unless I was having severe breathing problems, she told me don't go anywhere near that place.

[SunSeeker]

18. Right? Nobody can get a test here in Los Angeles. My doctor has no tests.

Nor does ANYONE in her medical office have proper protective equipment.

[Dem2theMax]

19. I'm in San Diego County. Conversed with doctor by way of phone and email.

She said they're working on setting up video conferencing, to be able to actually see their patients, but in a safe way.

Now if I were famous, I know I would already have had a test. Even the local news reporters can get tested. Because it's a story!

[SunSeeker]

29. I just got a robocall from my doctor's office at 7 pm to call an 800 number if I'm sick.

They don't want any sick people coming in the office.


Because they have no personal protective equipment, and they don't want other patients infected.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

23. South Korea vs Italy vs US vs Vietnam

[Dem2theMax]

24. Well that just made my blood pressure go up.

Local news just said that San Diego County only has 60 people confirmed with the virus. I'm yelling at the TV.

If only those of us who had symptoms could get tests, I wonder what the number would really be?

[iluvtennis]

26. Wow...the richest country in the world. trump'slack of response has created a hot mess. nt

[milestogo]

5. He caught the Democratic hoax?

[gibraltar72]

6. Don't tell me Moscow by the sea.

[UpInArms]

7. Why doesn't the article, in the first paragraph,

Identify him as a Republican?

Did he lick the floor to prove it was a hoax?

[gibraltar72]

8. Toilet seat.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. It's always hard to find articles that will admit it

WaPo had it but then they did it with their "live" updates (which are a PITA to do for LBN posts).

7:10 p.m.
First member of Congress tests positive for coronavirus

Rep Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) on Wednesday said he tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first member of Congress to test positive for the virus.

According to a statement, Diaz-Balart said he decided to self-quarantine in Washington after votes on Friday, opting not to return to South Florida because his wife has preexisting health conditions “that put her at exceptionally high risk.” Diaz-Balart developed symptoms on Saturday and was recently notified that he has tested positive, according to the statement.

“I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better. However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus,” he wrote. “We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/18/coronavirus-latest-news/

[dware]

11. Who gives a damn if he's an R or a D,

I don't, and I will pray for his recovery from this virus.

[UpInArms]

12. When those who achieve a position in government

The recognition of Party is important...

Do they support trump and his “hoax”?

If so, they brought this to all of us.

[dware]

15. Again,

I don't give a flying fuck if one has a D or an R after their name, I care for their recovery from this devastating virus.

[UpInArms]

20. You are a nicer human than I am

I hope your world is always kind to you, dear dware

[dware]

21. Thank you UpInArms,

may your world be always kind to you too.

[UpInArms]

22. That is up to the world,

Sweet friend

[NYC Liberal]

16. He wants to strip health care from millions of Americans by repealing the ACA.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/01/04/us-rep-mario-diaz-balart-says-repealing-obamacare-help-economy/96168652/

Something tells me he himself has decent insurance.

[IronLionZion]

13. Florida has a lot of elderly and a lot of spring break idiots in close proximity

not the type of Italian recipe I was looking for

[Cetacea]

17. Mostly on the West (red) coast.

Hopefully Clearwater shuts down the beaches.

[IronLionZion]

25. US spring break students keep partying in Miami despite coronavirus lockdown

[Cetacea]

27. Cool

But I stand by my comment