Washington - Six members of President Donald Trump's campaign
staff in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for the coronavirus and were
placed in quarantine, a campaign official said.
"Six members of the advance team tested positive out of hundreds of
tests performed and quarantine procedures were immediately
implemented," Tim Murtaugh, the campaign communications director said
in a statement.
"No Covid-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at
today's rally or near attendees and elected officials," Murtaugh
added.
People wait in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally. Picture: Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP
Murtaugh reiterated all rally attendees will be given temperature
checks, face masks and hand sanitizer at the event.
Gov. Kevin Stitt, left, arrives at the Cox Business Center in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, ahead of a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center. Picture: Matt Barnard/Tulsa World via AP