GA State Representative Gambill Joins 5 State Senators Having Covid-19

From the Georgia House of Representatives:

State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). 

He began a period of self-quarantine over the weekend of Friday, March 13, after learning he had been exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus.

On Monday, March 16, Rep. Gambill was tested for the virus and his results came back earlier today. He did not attend the Special Session on Monday, March 16. 

He experienced only mild symptoms and remains in isolation at home. 

As previously reported, Senators Brandon Beach, Kay Kirkpatrick, Bruce Thompson, Nikema Williams, and Lester Jackson have all previously disclosed they have also tested positive for this strain of coronavirus. Representative Gambill is the first House member to report a similar diagnosis.