Missouri Governor Mike Parson & Wife Test Positive For COVID-19
Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:22 P.M.
Courtesy of Governor of Missouri office
Today, Missouri Governor Mike Parson his wife Teresa tested positive for COVID-19.
Parson has been a opponent of mandatory masks restrictions. He has repeatedly urged
residents to wear masks and maintain social distancing to stop the massive spread of
COVID-19.
Here is the official press release from the Governor's office "Today, Governor Mike
Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance
of caution, the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms. The
Governor was then tested as well and received a positive result".
"All official and campaign events have been canceled until further notice. As a
precautionary measure, the Governor's staff has been tested and is awaiting results. At
this time, the Governor feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms, and the First Lady
has mild symptoms. Proper safety protocols have been implemented at the direction of
Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services".
"During this time, Governor Parson continues to conduct and fulfill all roles of businesses
of the state of Missouri from the Governor's Mansion without interruption".
Both Governor Parson and his wife released a online video to provide a quick update on
their condition.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams held
a press conference to provide an update on the Governor and First Lady's COVID-19 test
results.
Governor Parson is facing Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway in the November
general election. Both gubernatorial candidates were supposed to debate Friday in a
forum hosted by the Missouri Press Association, but it has since been postponed. The
Missouri Press Association executive director Mark Maassen said the forum will be
rescheduled.
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Courtesy of Governor of Missouri office