Jayapal's statement came after her Democratic colleague in the House, Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, said Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and before Brad Schneider of Illinois announced his diagnosis on Tuesday morning. 'Immediately removed'Jayapal called for "serious fines to be immediately levied on every single member who refuses to wear a mask in the Capitol." Three Republicans announced a positive diagnosis on the very day of the Capitol riot: Gus Bilirakis of Florida, Jake LaTurner of Kansas and Michelle Steel of California. Tennessee congressman Chuck Fleischmann, who reportedly shares a Washington residence with Bilirakis, said on Sunday he had tested positive and has been in quarantine since the night of Jan. 6. Two other Republicans from Texas, Kevin Brady and Kay Granger, revealed positive test results in the days preceding Jan. 6.

Source: CBC News January 12, 2021 14:43 UTC