Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican on the Judiciary Committee, says he tested positive for Covid-19, just days after meeting in person with Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, announced Friday he tested positive for Covid-19, just days after meeting in person with Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday.
Lee, who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, tweeted on Friday that he took the test Thursday, and would"remain isolated" for 10 days. He said he has"assured" Senate Republican leaders that he will"be back to work" to join the Judiciary panel to advance Barrett's nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Barrett tested negative for coronavirus on Friday, according to White House spokesperson Judd Deere.
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