Entire Georgia Senate asked to quarantine after one member tests positive for coronavirus

Published March 19, 2020 2:05pm ET



The state Senate of Georgia is about to get some alone time.

The entire chamber was advised to self-quarantine after Republican Sen. Brandon Beach tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday. The senator had taken a coronavirus test on Saturday after feeling ill but returned to cast a vote on Monday after his symptoms appeared to subside.

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