Republican convention in Charlotte tied to 4 cases of Covid-19 – CNN

A spokesman for the party said the individuals tested positive upon arriving at the convention and were immediately sent home. In all, 792 Covid-19 tests were given to people who attended or provided support to the convention in Charlotte, the county said.

"These individuals were immediately issued isolation instructions and any known close contacts were notified and issued quarantine instructions by Mecklenburg County Public Health," the county said.

Trump had long insisted on holding a full, in-person convention in Charlotte as planned before the pandemic, only to back down following objections from the state's Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, who expressed concerns about spreading the virus at such a large event.

Michael Ahrens, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, said Friday the party had "diligent safety protocols in place" and tested all attendees both before and after they arrived in Charlotte.

"Out of roughly 1,000 tests administered, two RNC attendees, despite having negative tests prior to travel, and two Charlotte locals who planned to serve as event support staff tested positive upon arrival. All were sent home," Ahrens said.

North Carolina Democratic Party spokesman Austin Cook, referring to news of the positive tests, said the decision to hold even a pared-down convention in Charlotte was a "slap to the face to the Charlotte community and all North Carolinians."

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