Third Arkansas legislator tests positive for COVID-19
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas State Representatives Reginald Murdock, Vivian Flowers and Les Warren have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
"I've spoken to both of them and they are not exhibiting any symptoms, which is the scary thing," said Michael Gray, chairman with the Democratic Party of Arkansas. "How many of us are walking around that are affected that do not have any symptoms?".
"I had no reason to believe that I wasn't safe, but it just so happens that I had the virus during the session," said Rep. Flowers. "So, I think it's super important that people who have been around me, whether it's been six feet or beyond, to know there is a risk."
Hutchinson said he spoke with Speaker Matthew Shepherd and the governor felt that the social distancing that was implemented gave legislators "confidence they were not at risk at the time."
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