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Rep. Cartwright in self-quarantine after COVID-19 contact

The congressman said he came in contact with someone over the weekend who tested positive.

SCRANTON, Pa. — A member of the U.S. House of Representatives from our area is self-quarantining after contact with a COVID-19 patient.

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, PA 8th District, announced Wednesday that he will remain at home for 14 days after interacting with a family friend who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Rep. Cartwright said his office remains accessible by phone for constituents.

Cartwright, a Democrat, won his fourth term in Congress in 2018.

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