Just a day after he was linked to the virus, but tested negative, a day after it was posted, Carbajal said he began to experience mild symptoms.
Carbajal, 55, has been dating him since he came into contact with him in Washington, he said Monday.
“Most of my staff is working remotely and there is no risk. The staff members I have spoken to have been checked and are negative, or running a test,” he said in a statement on Tuesday. Said in the statement.
“I hope this reminds me of how easily the virus can spread. I followed every precaution, including wearing a mask, social distance and hand washing, and unfortunately was still exposed. To protect the health and safety of those around us.” Precautions Precautions. “
Carbajal, who represents the region that includes Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, serves as vice chair of the House Committee on Transport and Infrastructure and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture.
Other precautions to limit the spread of the virus in the House include the use of virtual meeting technology for hearing and a form of remote voting for members who are unwilling or unable to travel, but there has been no strong testing method on Capitol Hill, which is something. Is G.O.P. The outbreak has raised questions in recent days.
This story has been updated with more details and background information.
CNN’s Nicki Robertson and Veronica Straklursi contributed to this report.
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