Missouri Gov. Parson and his wife, Teresa Parson, both test positive for coronavirus and have canceled events as they isolate, his office says Wednesday.
Teresa Parson said she woke up with "cold-like symptoms" and got tested out of an abundance of caution.Jeff Roberson / AP fileMissouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa Parson, both tested positive for coronavirus and have cancelled events as they isolate, his office said Wednesday.
The couple were tested earlier in the day after Teresa Parson began to exhibit mild symptoms, though the governor “feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms,” according to a statement. Mike Parson, who is seeking re-election this fall, has cancelled his forthcoming campaign events. “All official and campaign events have been canceled until further notice,” the governor’s statement said. “As a precautionary measure, the Governor's staff has been tested and is awaiting results.”
Both Parsons posted videos to their official Twitter accounts Wednesday to offer details on their conditions. Teresa Parson said she was fine and assured residents that she was isolating. “I did get up with a few cold-like symptoms and decided maybe because we are among the public so much, I should be tested,” she said.
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