State Lawmaker In Colorado Tests Positive For Coronavirus

DENVER, CO — A state lawmaker in Colorado has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the state's House Democrats announced Thursday morning. She is at home recovering, and is requesting privacy.

Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D- Commerce City) released the following statement:

“This morning I received news that I have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. I was tested at UC Health after experiencing symptoms. While I have had a confirmed case of bronchitis for much of March, my doctors have told me that it’s likely I contracted COVID-19 in the last few days. I am staying quarantined at home, and my children and husband are self-isolating. We will all get through this together, and I look forward to seeing my friends, colleagues and constituents when I’m better and no longer at risk of spreading the virus to others.”

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Colorado State Democrats are reminding those who have mild symptoms, or suspect they've been exposed, to stay home and isolate themselves until:

• they have had no fever for at least 72 hours (without the use of medicine);
• other symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) have improved;
• at least 7 days have passed since their symptoms first appeared; and
• anyone in their household that they have had close contact with (within six feet for approximately 10 minutes) should self-quarantine for 14 days, even if they haven’t been tested for COVID-19.

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