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U.S. Rep. Newhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., speaks as the House of Representatives debates the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (House Television via AP)
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., speaks as the House of Representatives debates the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (House Television via AP)
Rep. Dan Newhouse in 2019. (House Television via AP, file)

Associated Press

YAKIMA — Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse tweeted Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Newhouse, who represents central Washington, said he took a test after feeling run down.

Newhouse, 65, said the results came back positive Tuesday night.

“My symptoms remain mild, and I am following CDC guidelines,” he wrote. “I am quarantining and will continue to serve the people of Central Washington from home.”

The Seattle Times reported that Newhouse is the first member of Washington’s congressional delegation to disclose testing positive for COVID-19. At least 22 other House members and six senators have contracted the illness, according to a list maintained by GovTrack.

Newhouse was first elected to Congress in 2014 to represent the sprawling 4th District, which includes Yakima and the Tri-Cities. He was re-elected this month with 66% of the vote.

The Yakima Valley farmer previously served as a legislator and director of the state Department of Agriculture.

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