Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart becomes first member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus

Author: Paul LeBlanc, CNN
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Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida has become the first member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus, he tweeted on Wednesday. (Pete Marovich/Getty Images)

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida has become the first member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus, he tweeted on Wednesday.

He tweeted that he is feeling much better and has released a statement.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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