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Several members of Congress announced this week that they have self-quarantined after interacting with people who later tested positive for the coronavirus.

The precautionary steps come as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise both in the U.S. and around the world.

Here are the lawmakers who have said they are self-quarantining.

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Rep. Julia BrownleyJulia Andrews BrownleyAntonio Sabàto Jr: Supporting Trump got me blacklisted Democrats 'frustrated' by administration's coronavirus response after closed-door briefing Pelosi heading to Madrid for UN climate change convention MORE (D-Calif.) 

Brownley said Monday that an individual she met with in Washington, D.C., tested positive for the coronavirus and that she and some of her staff would self-quarantine out of "abundance of absolute caution."

“I consulted with the Office of Attending Physician, the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], Ventura County Public Health, and a personal physician experienced in infectious diseases, all of whom said that the risk of exposure to me and my staff is considered very low," Brownley said in a statement.

“However, given the significant number of constituents and other individuals that my staff and I normally have contact with each day when Congress is in session, I have decided to close our DC office for the week," she added.

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Rep. Doug CollinsDouglas (Doug) Allen CollinsSunday shows preview: Trump administration gears up for new week of coronavirus response; Sanders prepares for next phase of primaries Surveillance deal elusive as deadline looms The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden riding wave of momentum after stunning Super Tuesday MORE (R-Ga.)

Collins said Monday that he would be under a self-quarantine after coming into contact with an attendee at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in late February who later tested positive for the virus.

Collins said CPAC had notified him that officials discovered a photo of him interacting with the individual.

"While I feel completely healthy and I am not experiencing any symptoms, I have decided to self-quarantine at my home for the remainder of the 14-day period out of an abundance of caution," Collins said.

Collins visited the CDC with President TrumpDonald John TrumpThis week: Surveillance, travel ban fights play out amid growing coronavirus concerns Juan Williams: Democratic voters rebuff Bernie's revolution Judd Gregg: Trump sails into the perfect political storm MORE and other administration officials on Friday. He did not address the visit in Monday's statement.

Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzThe Hill's Morning Report - US urges calm over coronavirus; Italy on lockdown This week: Surveillance, travel ban fights play out amid growing coronavirus concerns Paul Gosar says he's under 'self-quarantine' after interacting with person at CPAC who now has coronavirus MORE (R-Texas)

Cruz announced Sunday that he would self-quarantine at his home in Texas after interacting with the same CPAC attendee.

"I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19. That interaction consisted of a brief conversation and a handshake," Cruz said in a statement, adding that his brief interaction with the individual "does not meet the CDC criteria for self-quarantine."

He said he would remain at his home "out of an abundance of caution."

Rep. Paul GosarPaul Anthony GosarThe Hill's Morning Report - US urges calm over coronavirus; Italy on lockdown This week: Surveillance, travel ban fights play out amid growing coronavirus concerns Paul Gosar says he's under 'self-quarantine' after interacting with person at CPAC who now has coronavirus MORE (R-Ariz.) 

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Gosar said Sunday that he and several members of his staff were “officially under self-quarantine” after coming into contact with the CPAC attendee who tested positive for the coronavirus.

“I am announcing that I, along with 3 of my senior staff, are officially under self-quarantine after sustained contact at CPAC with a person who has since been hospitalized with the Wuhan Virus," he tweeted, referring to the disease by its place of origin, Wuhan, China. He defended calling it the Wuhan Virus after coming under criticism.

Rep. Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) GaetzJuan Williams: Democratic voters rebuff Bernie's revolution Democratic lawmaker notes difference in response to his 'hoodie' protest and Gaetz's 'gas mask' Pelosi knocks Trump, accusing president of spreading falsehoods about coronavirus MORE (R-Fla.) 

Gaetz, who also came into contact with the CPAC attendee, announced Monday that he would self-quarantine until the 14 days had passed since his interaction with the individual.

"While the Congressman is not experiencing symptoms, he received testing today and expects results soon," his office said in a statement. "Under doctor's usual precautionary recommendations, he'll remain self-quarantined until the 14-day period expires this week."

Gaetz traveled on Air Force One with Trump on Monday.

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