IOWA, USA — Gov. Kim Reynolds will follow a "modified quarantine plan" after visiting the White House last week. She made the announcement during her Monday morning press conference.
"As you know, last Wednesday I was at the White House at the invitation of the president to discuss Iowa's response to COVID-19," Reynolds began.
On Friday, Reynolds joined Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for a meeting with religious leaders and a round table discussion on the importance of the food supply chain.
That's when Reynolds was notified that Pence's press secretary tested positive for the virus. While the staff member was present during her visit, Reynolds assured Iowans that she had no direct contact with her.
Out of an abundance of caution, Reynolds will follow a modified quarantine plan, similar to Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other White House staff members.
Reynolds said her normal routine at the State Emergency Operations Center starts with her temperature being taken. Her modified quarantine plan will now include her being tested daily for the virus. Her results on Monday were negative.
"I'll be tested daily. I was tested this morning and it was negative, and while here I'll practice social distancing and wear a mask when interacting with others, which will be minimal interaction," she explained.
Should the governor experience any symptoms, she will stay home.
These changes were implemented during her press conference on Monday. There was more distance between Reynolds and Sarah Reisetter with the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Reisetter kept her distance from the podium as she spoke. Even the sign language interpreter was kept away from the governor.
"I spoke with my team over the weekend and most will be working from home during this, this time. Especially if they or a family member have health conditions that puts them at a higher risk," Reynolds said.
"While I didn't have direct contact with the vice president staff member, it's important that I do my part to protect those around me, while continuing to serve as your governor during this critical time," she continued.
"I want to assure Iowans that I'm healthy and feeling good, and I'm fully focused on leading Iowa's response to the pandemic on our economic recovery efforts."
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