Sen. Mitt Romney Tests Negative For COVID-19
Mar 24, 2020, 2:26 PM | Updated: 2:49 pm
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) speaks as he attends a Senate GOP lunch meeting in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill March 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Lawmaker and Trump administration officials are in negotiations about the phase 3 coronavirus stimulus bill, which leaders say they hope to have passed by Monday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Sen. Mitt Romney said he has tested negative for COVID-19.
Romney and Sen. Mike Lee announced they were both going into self-quarantine after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tested positive for the virus on Sunday.
Thankfully I’ve tested negative for COVID-19. Nevertheless, guidance from my physician, consistent with the CDC guidelines, requires me to remain in quarantine as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 24, 2020
According to current Senate rules, quarantined senators cannot cast votes remotely.
In the House of Representatives, Utah Rep. Ben McAdams tested positive for COVID-19 last week. He has been quarantined in his West Jordan home and was hospitalized Friday after struggling to maintain his blood oxygen level.
McAdams was still in the hospital Tuesday but had said he expects to be released as soon as doctors clear him.
Partisan games must stop now. Swift action is needed to support communities grappling with this urgent public health emergency. At the advice of my doctors, I am still in the hospital. My experience further shows me the seriousness of this issue. #utpol #coronavirus #covid19 pic.twitter.com/YHRWxCQyMw
— Rep. Ben McAdams (@RepBenMcAdams) March 24, 2020
Thank you everyone for your well wishes. Here is an update on my health status.👇#utpol #covid19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/MrugvuupQq
— Rep. Ben McAdams (@RepBenMcAdams) March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Resources
- Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus issues in Utah? KSL TV wants to hear from you. Contact KSL by emailing social@ksl.com.
- What is COVID-19? Here’s What You Need To Know To Stay Healthy
- What We Know And Don’t Know About The Coronavirus
- Four Common Coronavirus Questions Answered
- The latest coronavirus stories from KSL TV can be found at our Staying Safe: Coronavirus section.
- Your Life Your Health: How can parents prepare their home, children against coronavirus?
How Do I Prevent It?
The CDCÂ has some simple recommendations, most of which are the same for preventing other respiratory illnesses or the flu:
- Avoid close contact with people who may be sick
- Avoid touching your face
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
The CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask respirator to protect yourself from coronavirus unless a healthcare professional recommends it.
How To Get Help
If you’re worried you may have COVID-19, you can contact the Utah Coronavirus Information Line at 1-800-456-7707 to speak to trained healthcare professionals. You can also use telehealth services through your healthcare providers.
Additional Resources
If you see evidence of PRICE GOUGING, the Utah Attorney General’s Office wants you to report it. Common items in question include toilet paper, water, hand sanitizer, certain household cleaners, and even cold medicine and baby formula. Authorities are asking anyone who sees price gouging to report it to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection at 801-530-6601 or 800-721-7233. The division can also be reached by email at consumerprotection@utah.gov.
