Seven Democrats in the Iowa House are not going to the Capitol, for Covid-related reasons, and House Democratic Leader Todd Prichard of Charles City is again asking Republicans who control House rules to let legislators go online to participate in committee work.

House Speaker Pat Grassley, a Republican from New Hartford, says proper precautions are being taken inside the Capitol building and staying away from the building is a personal choice.

Democratic Representative Amy Nielsen of North Liberty announced on Saturday she had tested positive for Covid. Six other House Democrats are either in quarantine because of a potential exposure to someone with Covid or because they are at high risk of serious illness if they contract the virus.