Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, whose mask-wearing habits have been publicly inconsistent and who has declined to issue a statewide mandate for face coverings, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Republican governor's wife, Teresa Parson, has also tested positive.
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"Myself and the first lady are both fine," Parson said. "I was tested; the preliminary results have come back as a positive result."
"Right now, I feel fine, no symptoms of any kind," he added.
The couple will follow quarantine protocols and will likely be separated for a few days, Parson said.
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"You don't need government to tell you to wear a dang mask," he said, as the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader reported, "If you want to wear a dang mask, wear a mask."
He made the comments at a steak fry function with the Missouri Cattlemen's Association sans mask, and photos of the event showed him ignoring social distancing guidelines.
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Parson is up for reelection and was expected to debate Democratic opponent Nicole Galloway on Friday.
On Wednesday evening he urged Missourians to "do the best you can to protect yourselves."
He also cited the now-familiar mantra: "Social distancing, wear a mask, personal hygiene."
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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