Congress And COVID-19: Members’ Cases And Quarantines

The U.S. Capitol, seen here on April 13, remains closed to public tours and open only to members, staff, press and official business visitors.

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Updated on Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. ET

The coronavirus pandemic for months has upended the daily work of Congress, which has seen a series of outbreaks.

Most recently, the Jan. 6 violent insurrection at the Capitol forced members to cluster together in rooms for several hours. Some House Republicans were seen not wearing masks during the ordeal, and refusing to do so.