Romney says he tested negative for coronavirus, will remain in quarantine

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said Tuesday that he has tested negative for the coronavirus but will remain in quarantine for the remainder of the 14-day period.

“Thankfully I’ve tested negative for COVID-19. Nevertheless, guidance from my physician, consistent with the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, requires me to remain in quarantine as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period,” Romney tweeted Tuesday.

Thankfully I’ve tested negative for COVID-19. Nevertheless, guidance from my physician, consistent with the CDC guidelines, requires me to remain in quarantine as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period.

— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 24, 2020

Romney announced that he would enter quarantine Sunday after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) became the first senator diagnosed with the virus. Both Romney and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) said they would self-isolate after repeated interactions with Paul, who has said he was asymptomatic, while he was awaiting test results.

Romney said he would be undergoing testing when he first entered quarantine Sunday, but added that he had no symptoms. In addition to Lee and Paul, Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are currently in isolation after interacting with people who later tested positive for the virus.