Senator Rick Scott to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida's U.S. Senator Rick Scott announced on Twitter Saturday that he would be quarantining after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
In his Tweet, Scott said that after arriving in Florida Friday night he came in contact with the individual who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. He went on to say that he was tested for the novel coronavirus Saturday morning and received a negative result.
Scott also said he does not have any symptoms. However, out of an abundance of caution, the senator said he will be quarantining.
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As of Saturday, Florida reported a total of 875,096 COVID-19 cases in the state, which is up more than 4,500 from Friday. The state is also reporting more than 17,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus.
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