Side note as we track many flouting CDC regulations: When GOP Sen. James Lankford learned he'd been exposed to COVID positive Sen. Lee, he literally *drove across the country alone* to maintain quarantine.
He remains in quarantine despite testing negative, citing CDC guidelines.
He remains in quarantine despite testing negative, citing CDC guidelines.
The response of Lankford, who holds an MDiv and worked in student ministry, is notable when compared to Trump officials as well as so many faith leaders.
Note: Per CNN, Lankford has been spotted in the past wearing masks when others refused to do so. cnn.com/2020/09/15/pol…
Note: Per CNN, Lankford has been spotted in the past wearing masks when others refused to do so. cnn.com/2020/09/15/pol…
And to be clear, Lankford was quick to disclose his quarantining publicly (to us here at @RNS, and then later via Twitter).
He also disclosed his intention to keep quarantining despite the negative test result.
He also disclosed his intention to keep quarantining despite the negative test result.
https://twitter.com/SenatorLankford/status/1312409354902138881?s=20
(Updated this thread to note the kind of ministry Lankford, who is Southern Baptist, performed in the past.)
For more: religionnews.com/2020/10/02/not…
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