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Oldest member of Congress tests positive for coronavirus.

Oldest member of Congress tests positive for coronavirus.
UNITED STATES - JULY 23: Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, attends an event in Cannon Building on reuniting military service dogs with their handlers, July 23, 2014. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

The oldest member of the United States Congress, 87-year-old Rep. Don Young (R-AK) has tested positive for coronavirus.

“I am feeling strong, following proper protocols, working from home in Alaska, and ask for privacy at this time. May God Bless Alaska,” Rep. Young tweeted.

Rep. Young, a 24 term congressman, just won re-election to the state’s sole congressional seat.