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.
By Jason Taylor
DES MOINES, Iowa - A sixth person working at the Iowa Capitol is positive for COVID-19.
The House Chief Clerk confirmed in an email to lawmakers the person tested positive Monday, and was most recently in the building last Tuesday.
The person was reported to have worn a face mask at all times.
The first COVID-19 case at the Capitol was reported just four days after the legislative session began last month.
Democratic State Representative Amy Nielson of North Liberty became the first known state lawmaker to be infected with the virus in late January,
Republicans, who control the legislature, have encouraged but not required face masks be work at the Capitol.
By Jason Taylor
DES MOINES, Iowa - A sixth person working at the Iowa Capitol is positive for COVID-19.
The House Chief Clerk confirmed in an email to lawmakers the person tested positive Monday, and was most recently in the building last Tuesday.
The person was reported to have worn a face mask at all times.
The first COVID-19 case at the Capitol was reported just four days after the legislative session began last month.
Democratic State Representative Amy Nielson of North Liberty became the first known state lawmaker to be infected with the virus in late January,
Republicans, who control the legislature, have encouraged but not required face masks be work at the Capitol.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols - not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.