BREAKING NEWS, First US Congressman tested positive of COVID-19, he is a Florida lawmaker named Mario Diaz-Balart, he was notified of being infected last Wednesday March 18.

The office of the representative release a statement stating “Just a short while ago, he was notified the he has tested positive for COVID-19”.

At first the lawmaker cannot believe how he tested positive of the corona virus knowing the fact he did some precautionary measures to stay away from the disease.

As of now the Balart is under quarantine and works as a lawmaker in his home in Washington.

“I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better. However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus,” he said

The congressman ensure the public that he is good condition now and he feel better now, he also reminds the people that take this matter seriously because the virus can spread easily and strictly follow the CDC guidelines and control the spread of the virus.

As of now the virus is on rampage which affects the world rapidly and WHO declared it as a global pandemic which affect many people around the world mainly in China as the epicenter of the virus and the second nation affected thoroughly by this disease is Italy which the Prime Minister orders an immediate lock down.