Michigan lawmaker who tried to limit governor's emergency powers tests positive for COVID-19

[Nevilledog]

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/510226-michigan-lawmaker-who-tried-to-limit-governors-emergency-powers-tests

A Michigan state lawmaker who has been outspoken in opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) use of emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic has tested positive for COVID-19.

State Sen. Tom Barrett (R), who is also a member of the Michigan National Guard, said in a statement on Sunday that he tested positive for the virus after receiving a required screening ahead of a training event.

"Despite taking reasonable precautions, I was notified this afternoon that I tested positive during a routine screening on Friday," Barrett said, adding that he currently does not have any "significant symptoms."

"I will be self-isolating according to medical guidelines. I have done my best to make contact with those I have been around in the past couple weeks so that they may also seek medical advice," he added.

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[Renew Deal]

1. Is that why they hid the name yesterday?

[Nevilledog]

2. ???

[Renew Deal]

3. There was a story yesterday about an unnamed Michigan lawmaker being sick.

[Nevilledog]

4. I missed that.

[Siwsan]

5. Karma has been working overtime, lately

It seems like every day brings a new example of just this scenario.

And, I'd love to know his idea of a 'reasonable precaution'.

[malaise]

8. Until I see the Con and his VP in similar headlines

it's not working well

[Siwsan]

9. Perhaps it's still warming up?

That's my hope.

[LizBeth]

6. All these asses are now saying "Despite taking reasonable precautions".

[Midnight Writer]

11. Yes, that jumped out at me, too. I guess that means not swallowing demon seed?

[TexasTowelie]

7. Karma!

[Initech]

10. It's almost like the virus is targeting stupidity.