Cruz ‘feels great,’ not exhibiting coronavirus symptoms amid self-quarantine: statement

Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) office said he “feels great” and is not showing any coronavirus symptoms while he is in self-quarantine. 

Cruz, who announced his self-quarantine Sunday after coming in contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus, will remain in Texas until 14 days have passed since the Feb. 27 interaction.

“Sen. Cruz feels great, has not exhibited any symptoms of the coronavirus in the last 11 days, and is not currently experiencing any symptoms,” his office’s statement reads. 

The statement says the Texas senator made the decision “out of an abundance of caution and to give everyone peace of mind, not because it was medically recommended.”

“Importantly, medical authorities assured Sen. Cruz that anyone who has interacted with him over the last 11 days should not be concerned about potential transmission and they do not require any special treatment, including self-quarantine,” the statement continues. 

Cruz’s office will remain open as the staff takes precautions to “ensure their own health and wellness” and the health and wellness of others, the statement said. 

The Texas senator interacted with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who later tested positive for the coronavirus. 

He was the first of several members of Congress who have declared they will stay in self-quarantine for now, including Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) who interacted with the same individual at CPAC.

Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) also announced her self-quarantine Monday.

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) returned to Congress Monday, following the advice of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) physician’s recommendation, although he may have been exposed to the virus at CPAC.