Texas Republican Becomes First Member of Congress to Die From Virus
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, is seen on Capitol Hill in 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) DALLAS (CN) — Republican Texas Congressman Ron Wright died Sunday after being treated for Covid-19, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to die after a coronavirus diagnosis. Wright, 67, first announced his diagnosis on Jan. 21. He said at the time he had been in quarantine since Jan. 15 after coming into contact with an unidentified infected person. The lawmaker said he was feeling “okay” with minor symptoms and would continue working from home. Wright and his wife Susan were later ...
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