The identity of positive cases is not routinely released by legislative branch officials, and Republican leaders have not required lawmakers to reveal a positive virus test so it s not known if there have been undeclared cases.
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Question of the Day By DAVID PITT - Associated Press - Tuesday, February 2, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A fifth person working at the Iowa Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday.
Iowa House Chief Clerk Meghan Nelson said the individual was last in the building on Thursday and had worn a face covering at all times. The identity of positive cases is not routinely released by legislative branch officials, and Republican leaders have not required lawmakers to reveal a positive virus test so it’s not known if there have been undeclared cases.
The Iowa Legislature has been in session since Jan. 11. Four people who work in the Capitol building have reported positive tests for the coronavirus since then. Rep. Amy Nielsen is the first lawmaker to report a positive test.
The Iowa Legislature has been in session since Jan. 11. Four people who work in the Capitol building have reported positive tests for the coronavirus since then. Rep. Amy Nielsen is the first lawmaker to report a positive test.
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