A Republican congressman from Texas who was being treated for Covid-19 has died, his office said, the first sitting member to died after battling the coronavirus.
House of Representatives congressman Ron Wright, 67, who had also suffered from cancer in recent years, died on Sunday in a Dallas hospital, where he and his wife were taken after catching the virus.
His death comes after House member-elect Luke Letlow died on 29 December due to the disease, just days before the 41-year-old Republican was to be sworn in.
Mr Wright announced on 21 January that he had tested positive for the Covid-19 but was "experiencing minor symptoms." "I feel okay and will continue working for the people of the 6th District from home this week," his statement