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Sen. Gary Peters tests negative for COVID-19 after sitting near Sen. Ron Johnson

Sen. Gary Peters to get tested for COVID-19 after sitting near Chairman Ron Johnson
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FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2020 file photo, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee ranking member Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. speaks on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Sen. Peters and Republican challenger John James have staked out differing stances on the fight over President Donald Trump's pending Supreme Court pick.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta File)
Sen. Gary Peters to get tested for COVID-19 after sitting near Chairman Ron Johnson
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Senator Gary Peters has tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday.

The senator sought a test for the virus after having sat near Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman and Senator Ron Johnson. Johnson announced his positive diagnosis Saturday.

According to a tweet from Peters, he took part in a meeting with Chairman Johnson on Wednesday. The senator also reported he feels fine and has not experienced any symptoms related to the virus.

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