Two Brooklyn Democrats in the New York legislature have tested positive COVID-19 coronavirus, the Speaker of the State Assembly announced on Saturday evening.

“It has come to my attention that two of our Assembly colleagues – Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron – have been diagnosed with COVID-19,” Speaker Carl Heastie posted on Twitter.

“I have been in contact with both members and we are taking swift action to address this situation,” he pledged.

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“I have spoken with the Governor and the Senate and we are undertaking an intensive cleaning of the Capital and the Legislative Office Building. Additionally, all legislators and staff that have come in contact with these members will be tested to ensure the safety of everyone,” Heastie added.

It has come to my attention that two of our Assembly colleagues – Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron – have been diagnosed with COVID-19. It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons. — Carl E. Heastie (@CarlHeastie) March 15, 2020

I have spoken with the Governor and the Senate and we are undertaking an intensive cleaning of the Capital and the Legislative Office Building. Additionally, all legislators and staff that have come in contact with these members will be tested to ensure the safety of everyone. — Carl E. Heastie (@CarlHeastie) March 15, 2020