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March 31, 2020

NY Rep. Velázquez Diagnosed with Presumed Coronavirus Infection
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As cases surge in the state of New York, the epicenter of the outbreak
in the U.S., some nurses say they've been pressured to return to work
despite having COVID-19 symptoms. Meanwhile, New York Congressmember
Nydia Velázquez announced Monday she's been diagnosed with "presumed
coronavirus infection." She said she likely has a mild case but
experienced muscle aches, fevers, nasal congestion and stomach upset,
and that she lost the ability to smell or taste food. Congressmember
Velázquez spoke on the House floor and stood alongside House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi last Friday during the signing of the coronavirus stimulus
bill.


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