Posted: Jan 11, 2021 7:41 pm
6 January 2021:
Hundreds of lawmakers and staff gathered in a 'crowded' location after the Capitol siege but some Republicans refused to wear masks, lawmaker says
11 January 2021:
Bonnie Watson Coleman Receives Positive Coronavirus Test Following January 6 Capitol Lockdown
Coleman is a 75 year old cancer survivor.
Hundreds of lawmakers and staff gathered in a 'crowded' location after the Capitol siege but some Republicans refused to wear masks, lawmaker says
"About half of the people in the room are not wearing masks," she said. "Even though they've been offered surgical masks, they refuse to wear them."
She said the people refusing masks were Republicans, especially those that were recently elected.
"Some of the newer Republican members are openly flaunting that they are refusing to wear a mask," she said.
11 January 2021:
Bonnie Watson Coleman Receives Positive Coronavirus Test Following January 6 Capitol Lockdown
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) received a positive rapid antigen test result for COVID-19. She believes she was exposed during protective isolation in the U.S. Capitol building as a result of insurrectionist riots. As reported by multiple news outlets, a number of members within the space ignored instructions to wear masks.
“I received a positive test result for COVID-19, and am home resting at this time. While I am experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, I remain in good spirits and will continue to work on behalf of my constituents.”
Watson Coleman is isolating and awaiting the results of PCR testing; she previously received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID19 vaccine, which has been made available to members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and Executive Branch agencies for the purposes of continuity of government operations.
Coleman is a 75 year old cancer survivor.