Members of congressional leadership moved quickly Monday to shoot down speculation that Congress could change it schedule — or shut down the Capitol altogether — over concerns about the coronavirus.

The comments by leadership in both chambers come amid growing anxiety on Capitol Hill about the potential influence the virus could have on day-to-day workings within the building, and as five lawmakers have said they are self-quarantining after being exposed to someone with the coronavirus.

"I think at this point it's business as usual, but obviously everybody is paying attention to the developments as they happen," Senate Majority Whip John Thune John Randolph ThuneThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Don't expect a government check anytime soon The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine, masks Senate GOP eyes early exit MORE (R-S.D.) told reporters after a closed-door GOP leadership meeting Monday night.

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Sen. Roy Blunt Roy Dean BluntOn The Money: Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package | Communities of color hit hardest financially by COVID-19 | Businesses, states pass on Trump payroll tax deferral Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package Businesses, states pass on Trump payroll tax deferral MORE (Mo.), a member of Senate GOP leadership and chairman of the Rules Committee, said that changes to the schedule were not discussed among the Republican leadership team on Monday night and that he had been in no discussions where lawmakers talked about extending congressional recess in response to the coronavirus.

Asked if he thought the Senate should keep its current schedule, he added: "I think so."

Congress is already expected to be out of town next week, as well as two weeks in April.

But nerves in D.C. are running high as the district got its first confirmed case of the coronavirus over the weekend.

On Sunday, two lawmakers, Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE (R-Texas) and Rep. Paul Gosar Paul Anthony GosarPelosi must go — the House is in dire need of new leadership LWCF modernization: Restoring the promise Trump tweets his people have all left Drudge MORE (R-Ariz.), said they were self-quarantining after interacting with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Three more lawmakers said on Monday that they will self-quarantine.

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There are a total of 423 reported cases of the coronavirus in the United States spread out among 34 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The top four congressional leaders were briefed by Capitol security last week, and both House and Senate offices have been encouraged to form plans for telecommuting.

But lawmakers are also signaling concern that any drastic action taken within the Capitol could cause panic across the country amid growing concerns about a widespread outbreak has sent shockwaves through the stock market.

"You're very safe," Sen. John Cornyn John CornynAirline job cuts loom in battleground states Senate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden Hillicon Valley: DOJ indicts Chinese, Malaysian hackers accused of targeting over 100 organizations | GOP senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal | QAnon awareness jumps in new poll MORE (R-Texas) told reporters when asked about security in the Capitol. "Just do what your mother told you to do, wash your hands."

When a reporter noted that several senators are at a higher risk because of their age, Cornyn shot back: "Be careful now."

Sen. Dick Durbin Richard (Dick) Joseph DurbinMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Senate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden Top GOP senator calls for Biden to release list of possible Supreme Court picks MORE (Ill.), the No. 2 Senate Democrat, said Congress should be following basic safety measures such as asking visitors to use hand sanitizer or not to come if they are not feeling well.

"I don't think it's reached that point yet, but I think we ought to be attentive to what's happening across the country," Durbin said, asked if he thought if changes to the congressional schedule needed to be considered.

Meanwhile, Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Overnight Defense: Top admiral says 'no condition' where US should conduct nuclear test 'at this time' | Intelligence chief says Congress will get some in-person election security briefings Pelosi must go — the House is in dire need of new leadership MORE (D-Calif.) told reporters "no, no, no," when asked if the Capitol should be closed.

"At the present time, there is no reason for us not to continue with our vital legislative work in the Capitol. Tomorrow morning, we will have an opportunity to hear from these officials together and discuss in greater detail," Pelosi added in a letter to colleagues on Monday night.