Pence defends not wearing a mask when visiting the Mayo Clinic, saying he's regularly tested
Vice President Mike Pence as he tours Mayo Clinic facilities supporting the coronavirus disease research and treatment in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S., April 28, 2020.Vice President Mike Pence claimed he didn't have to wear a face mask at the Mayo Clinic because he is regularly tested for the coronavirus.
In a deleted tweet, The Mayo Clinic said it informed Pence of their rule to wear a face mask before his visit. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesVice President Mike Pence defended his refusal to wear a face mask at the Mayo Clinic noting he is regularly tested for the coronavirus. "As vice president of the United States I'm tested for the coronavirus on a regular basis, and everyone who is around me is tested for the coronavirus," Pence said, according to. "Since I don't have the coronavirus, I thought it'd be a good opportunity for me to be here, to be able to speak to these researchers these incredible healthcare personnel and look them in the eye and say thank you.
"The Mayo Clinic tweeted but then deleted a message that it "informed" Pence about its face-mask policy before his visit," Business Insider previously reported.
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