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After COVID-19 Exposure, Horn, Cole Going Under Self-Quarantine

Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Congressman Tom Cole are going under self-quarantine.

In a press release, Horn says she is moving forward with this two-week precaution after contact with Utah Representative Ben McAdams who tested positive for COVID-19. Cole says in his press release that he had contact with Florida Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, who has also tested postivie for COVID-19.

Horn and Cole both say they are not showing any symptoms of illness, but are self-quarantining on the advice of the House of Representatives Attending Physician.

Horn is hosting a COVID-19 telephone town hall this Sunday at 5 p.m. featuring local health experts. Cole says his staff is operating entirely by telework.

Michael Cross is the host of KOSU's Morning Edition.
Ryan LaCroix is the Director of Content and Audience Development for KOSU.
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