Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert, who once shared an article on his Facebook feed that called the pandemic “the biggest political hoax in history” has tested positive for COVID-19:
My nephew was infected 2 1/2 weeks ago. He’s a healthy 30 yr old that became very sick. He’s better now, but I’m concerned of the lasting effect this will have on his health when he gets older.
I’m starting to hear more doctors talk about how bad some folks are with lung tissue scaring. They are saying that the healing process for some of these folks will take months and even years. And some who had extreme cases will feel the effects the rest of their lives. I’m glad to hear your nephew is okay. I wish him the best.
Do you know how strict he had tried to be adhering to the protocols of mask/distance/hand washing? Just curious as the messages coming from our elected officials early on were much the same as Rapert’s pre-COVID attitude: “overblown,” “political,” “hoax.”
After visiting his mother, he decided to go to his wife’s family bbq where he became infected. Out of the 12 people in that gathering, 9 became infected.
“Republican senator Jason Rapert, who unsuccessfully introduced a bill to ban gay marriage in the US in 2017, was hospitalised with coronavirus and pneumonia on 24 July.”
Why did he go to the hospital? He should suck it up and go about his day. Its only a hoax.
I agree with you that we cannot broadbrush one side or the other in regards to this issue.
I will say it certainly seems that since the very beginning the majority of elected officials downplaying the seriousness of the pandemic have been Republicans. Yes, including Trump.