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April 6, 2021

Montana Governor Who Ended Mask Mandate in February Tests Positive for Coronavirus
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The United States reported over 79,000 new coronavirus infections on
Monday as cases continue to rise nationwide, led by soaring rates of
infection in Michigan. In Montana, Republican Governor Greg Gianforte -
who ended a statewide mask mandate in February and pushed local
governments to drop COVID-19 restrictions - has tested positive for
coronavirus. Governor Gianforte received his first dose of Pfizer
vaccine four days before his positive test result, which came a day
after he attended Easter Sunday services at Grace Bible Church in
Bozeman.


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