The Latest on the world’s coronavirus pandemic:
The office of Sen. Lindsey Graham says he has decided to self-quarantine
himself and work remotely because he was in Florida at an event attended by a
top Brazilian government official who tested positive for the new coronavirus.
A statement from Graham’s office Thursday says Graham was tested for the virus and
is waiting for the result.
The statement says Graham took the steps because of advice from his doctor.
The White House says U.S. President Trump has no plans to be tested for the new
coronavirus or go into self-quarantine after attending the same events last
weekend.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s communications
director tested positive days after traveling with Bolsonaro to the meeting
with Trump and senior aides in Florida. Bolsonaro is also awaiting test
results.
The Latest: Sen. Lindsey Graham goes into self-quarantine
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walks to the Senate floor, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
