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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first U.S. lawmaker to contract the virus that’s spreading throughout the U.S.

“I'm feeling much better. However, it's important that everyone take this seriously and follow ⁦@CDCgov⁩ guidelines,” he wrote on Twitter.

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First member of Congress tests positive for coronavirus

“I'm feeling much better. However, it's important that everyone take…

“I'm feeling muc

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