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Congressman Fleischmann in quarantine following COVID-19 exposure

In this image from video, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (House Television via AP)
In this image from video, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (House Television via AP) In this image from video, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (House Television via AP)

By Andy Sher 1 min read

NASHVILLE: U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, says he is in quarantine following exposure to someone who had tested positive for the coronavirus.

“Last night I learned I had come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,” the Ooltewah congressman stated Thursday in a tweet. “I am currently non-symptomatic & since becoming aware of my exposure to the virus I have been in quarantine, following CDC guidelines, & in contact w/ the Attending Physician.”

The new 117th Congress was in session this week to be sworn in and certify results of the 2020 presidential election.

Contact Andy Sher at asher@timesfreepress.com or 615-255-0550. Follow on Twitter @AndySher1.