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First members of U.S. Congress tests positive for coronavirus

By NBC News  
   March 18, 2020

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams are the first two members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus. "On Saturday evening, Congressman Diaz-Balart developed symptoms, including a fever and a headache," a statement from Diaz-Balart's office read. "Just a short while ago, he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19."

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