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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRep. Katie Porter self-quarantines as she waits for coronavirus test results
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/25/rep-katie-porter-self-quarantines-as-she-waits-for-coronavirus-tests-results/Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine is under self-quarantine while she waits for results of a coronavirus test ordered by her doctor after she started experiencing possible symptoms of the infection.
I havent left my bedroom in five days, she told the Register on Wednesday evening.
I have to assume this is (the coronavirus), she said. If its not, that would be really welcome news. But I cant take any chances, and none of us can take any chances.
Porter a Democrat who represents Orange Countys 45th District, from Irvine to Mission Viejo and north through Anaheim said she developed sniffles and cold-like symptoms in the middle of last week. Soon, she had bad body aches and severe fatigue...
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Rep. Katie Porter self-quarantines as she waits for coronavirus test results (Original Post)
Skidmore
Mar 2020
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blogslut
(38,023 posts)1. Bless this woman and may she and her children be well
riversedge
(70,464 posts)2. I saw her in Chris Hayes. She looks ok and talked of the Virus bill. Says she will not be able
to come back to physically vote for the bill.
yonder
(9,687 posts)3. As much positive energy I can muster, I'm sending her way.
We cannot afford to lose her voice and potential.
SunSeeker
(51,811 posts)4. This must be so hard on her, since she has two young kids.
She really is an amazing, strong woman.
DarthDem
(5,258 posts)5. May she get well ASAP
I feel awful for her and her family. She's a terrific person and representative and they need her. So, selfishly, do we.
BigmanPigman
(51,673 posts)6. Amy Klobuchar's husband has it and is very ill.
Last edited Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:52 AM - Edit history (1)
Meanwhile, tRump doesn't give a shit about anything but his reelection.
Duppers
(28,134 posts)7. Amy's husband
I do this all the time: leave out words.
BigmanPigman
(51,673 posts)8. Thanks!