Moments before his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was discovered that six members of President Trump’s campaign team have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Metro UK reports the six members of his campaign teams helped set up for Saturday’s rally before their test results were revealed to the public. Communications Director Tim Murtaugh said in a statement that none of the members who tested positive for the virus will attend the rally. Also, those who had direct contact with the members will not attend the rally and campaign members have been tested for COVID-19 as part of safety procedures.
19,000 attendees are expected to attend the rally and their temperatures will be checked prior to entering the BOK center. Security will also provide masks and hand sanitizer for those who want to take precautions.
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A request to have all attendees wear masks was denied by Oklahoma Supreme Court on Friday.