U.S. Representative for Louisiana's First District Steve Scalise is beginning a period of self-quarantine.
On Wednesday, Scalise announced the quarantine saying he will work remotely after meeting with U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Scalise says he is currently experiencing no symptoms associated with the virus but will avoid contact with others under the guidelines issued by the CDC.
Diaz-Balart is the first member of congress to have tested positive for the illness.
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