GOP Rep-Elect Tests COVID+, Will Miss Swearing-In

December 31, 2020 Coronavirus, Republicans

Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar of Florida announced Thursday that she will miss the swearing-in ceremony for new members of Congress on Sunday in Washington after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Salazar, a Republican from the Miami area who defeated Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala in one of the biggest House upsets of the election year, was admitted to the hospital overnight on Dec. 23 with heart arrhythmia and later tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement from her office.

Salazar was treated and released once she was in stable condition. Following guidance from medical professionals, Salazar’s office said she would self-isolate at home for at least 14 days while she continues to recover.

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