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September 24, 2020

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Who Opposes Mask Mandates, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
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Missouri Republican Governor Mike Parson and his wife said Wednesday
they've tested positive for coronavirus. Throughout the pandemic, Gov.
Parson has opposed mask mandates and has frequently appeared at public
gatherings without a face covering - as recently as last weekend. In
July, Parson dismissed concerns that reopening Missouri schools would
lead to a surge of COVID-19 among students, family members and school
employees.

Gov. Mike Parson: "These kids have got to get back to school. They're at
the lowest risk possible. And if they do get COVID-19 - which they will,
and they will when they go to school - they're not going to the
hospitals. They're not going to have to sit in doctor's offices. They're
going to go home, and they're going to get over it."



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