CDC: Voters with COVID-19 can cast ballots in-person

The Centers for Disease Control says anyone isolating or quarantining because of exposure still has the right to cast his or her ballot.

News 12 Staff

Nov 4, 2020, 12:52 AM

Updated 1,533 days ago

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If you have COVID-19, you were still able vote in person this Election Day.
The Centers for Disease Control says anyone isolating or quarantining because of exposure still has the right to cast his or her ballot.
To do it safely, the CDC says when you arrive let a poll worker know about your situation.
Workers assisting a voter with virus symptoms should wear personal protection equipment.
The CDC also recommends alternative voting options for COVID patients such as designated polling sites and curbside voting.