Donald Trump was warned against having a rally in the middle of a pandemic. But here we are. Now, according to NBC News reporter Geoff Bennett, six advance staffers who have been working to get Trump’s Tulsa rally ready have tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the campaign, “quarantine procedures were immediately implemented” and “no COVID-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at today’s rally.”
A campaign statement says “quarantine procedures were immediately implemented. No COVID-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at today’s rally.”
Trump has received criticism for moving forward with the rally while also not forcing people to take precautionary measures.
NEWS: Six staffers working on the Trump Tulsa rally have tested positive for coronavirus.
A campaign statement says "quarantine procedures were immediately implemented. No COVID-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at today’s rally."
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) June 20, 2020