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A third Democratic member of the US Congress tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and lashed out at Republicans who refused to wear masks while lawmakers were sheltering from a pro-Trump mob that rampaged through the Capitol last week. After narrowly escaping a violent mob incited by (President Donald Trump) to attack the Capitol and its occupants, I was forced to spend several hours in a secure but confined location with dozens of other Members of Congress, Representative Brad Schneider of Illinois said in a statement. Several Republican lawmakers in the room adamantly refused to wear a mask. even when politely asked by their colleagues, Mr Schneider said.
Pramila Jayapal, 2 Other Democrats Test Positive for COVID Following Capitol Hill Riots
Three House Democratic members have tested positive for COVID-19, days after the violent U.S. Capitol siege.
What happened: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) was the first to announce she tested positive for the virus on Monday, according to BBC.
Following the events of Wednesday, including sheltering with several colleagues who refused to wear masks, I decided to take a Covid test.
In her tweet, Coleman said she decided to take a COVID-19 test following the riot on Jan. 6.
I am home resting at this time. While I am experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, I remain in good spirits and will continue to work on behalf of my constituents.
Pramila Jayapal and Bonnie Watson Coleman sheltered in place with fellow lawmakers during Capitol siege, including some Republicans who turned down masks.