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TWO US Congressmen tested positive of the coronavirus as the country battles to contain the disease.
Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart from Florida became the first American lawmaker to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to his office, Diaz-Balart developed symptoms, including a fever and a headache, last Saturday and later he was tested positive for the COVID-19.
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Diaz-Balart has quarantined himself in his apartment in Washington DC.
"I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better. However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus," he said in a statement.
Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams said he developed mild cold-like symptoms last Saturday and he also has tested positive for the deadly virus.
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"My symptoms got worse and I developed a fever, a dry cough and laboured breathing and I remained self-quarantined," McAdams said. Later, he was tested positive.
"I am still working for Utahns and pursuing efforts to get Utahns the resources they need as I continue doing my job from home until I know it is safe to end my self-quarantine," he said.
The report of the two Congressmen testing positive for coronavirus came as the deadly virus spread to all the 50 states of the US.
In just 24 hours, cases soared by more than 40% in the country. Nearly 9,000 Americans have tested positive for the virus, at least 149 have died.
Health experts fear the number to increase significantly in the coming days and weeks.
British designer Grace Wales Bonner named Hermès men’s creative director
First Black woman to lead design at a major European fashion house
Replaces Véronique Nichanian after 37 years at the helm
Debut Hermès collection expected in January 2027
Will continue her own label alongside Hermès role
Well, it’s official: Hermès has found its new menswear chief. It’s Grace Wales Bonner. She’s 35, from London, and she’s taking over from a legend, Véronique Nichanian, after 37 years. It also means Wales Bonner is the first Black woman to ever lead design at a major European house, and the whole industry is wondering what she’ll change.
Luxury fashion insiders react to Wales Bonner’s historic appointment at Hermès Getty Images
Why Grace Wales Bonner’s Hermès role matters
Hermès is all about tradition and timeless pieces. Wales Bonner, however, does her own thing. Think sharp suits mixed with track jackets. Her work is packed with ideas about culture and identity. She’s the one who dressed Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs, and Jeff Goldblum.
Wales Bonner’s past collaborations with Adidas and MoMA exhibitions highlight her creative rangeGetty Images
What to expect from Hermès under Wales Bonner
Her first collection for Hermès isn’t due until January 2027, giving her a full runway to shape the ‘Hermès man’ in her vision. It could feature sharp suits with quiet nods to music, diaspora, and ritual, yet be smart, wearable statements that feel contemporary without abandoning the house’s classic DNA. Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Hermès’ general artistic director, said Wales Bonner’s perspective will “meld the house’s heritage with a confident look on the now.”
Grace Wales Bonner becomes first Black woman to lead Hermès mensweaGetty Images
Balancing her own label and Hermès
She started her own label right out of college back in 2014, and people took notice fast. Since then, she’s teamed up with Adidas, put on shows at the Serpentine Galleries, and even got an MBE. She knows how to blend smart design with real craft. Running her own brand and this new Hermès role is a huge task.
Grace Wales Bonner and Lewis Hamilton attend The Fashion Awards 2023Getty Images
Fans and fashion insiders react
The response has been immediate. Vogue highlighted Hermès’ unexpected choice, noting insiders had anticipated an internal promotion. For the fashion world, it’s a rare win, isn’t it? A fresh voice at a heritage house that respects the past while nudging the present forward. Wales Bonner herself said she feels “deeply honoured” and called the role “a dream realised.”
Nichanian will present her final Hermès menswear collection in Paris in January, leaving a legacy of decades of refined style. Then Wales Bonner steps in, ready to add her own layer of culture, craft, and confidence to one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses.
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