Rand Paul says he's not wearing a mask in Senate because he already got coronavirus

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

As senators returned this week to Capitol Hill for the first time since mid-March, many were spotted entering their chambers wearing the now-ubiquitous face masks meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

One notable exception: Sen. Rand Paul.

The Kentucky Republican, who is the only senator to have so far tested positive for COVID-19, explained Tuesday that he doesn’t need a mask because he’s already had the virus.

“I’ve already had the virus. So I can’t get it again, and I can’t give it to anybody," Paul told reporters at the Capitol.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/rand-paul-says-hes-not-wearing-a-mask-in-senate-because-he-already-got-coronavirus/ar-BB13DCY3?li=BBnb7Kz

[tblue37]

1. Probably true. nt

[leftieNanner]

2. Didn't I read somewhere that you CAN be reinfected?

And that's not really the point Rand. It's about being cautious and respectful of your colleagues. You might still be contagious. You might pick up a second strain of the virus.

Don't be a dick, Rand.

Oh, that's right. He has no choice but to be a dick.

Never mind.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. Actually, there seems to be zero evidence of re-infection.

[Goodheart]

4. He's probably correct, BUT....

if that's going to be the new norm I foresee a lot of infected or not-previously-infected people feel offended and second class.... and thus lashing out by not wearing THEIR masks, either.

WEAR A MASK, YOU AYN RAND SELFISH FREAK.

[Mike Nelson]

5. I think...

... most people in his position would wear it to be a good role model. But, since he's not one, there he goes...

[RainCaster]

6. There is no test to show that he is not contagious

Doosh bag

[crickets]

7. He could be a good role model, show some solidarity,

show some consideration for the health of others just in case...

NAH.

[struggle4progress]

8. "Remember: I need attention!"

[rurallib]

9. shouldn't he just cover his mouth cause it looks like an asshole??

[struggle4progress]

10. A mutant coronavirus has emerged, even more contagious than the original, study says

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213393204

[Iliyah]

11. He can be re-infected . .

[Blue Owl]

12. Shit, he survived it...

[backscatter712]

13. He's a trained doctor (opthamologist IIRC). He damned well should know better.

Yep, he's in his usual form - a complete and utter piece of shit.

[captain queeg]

14. It's about being a good example, but of course he never is

I worked in the office but when I went out in the plant I always put in my steel toed boots. Technically it was required but none of the other office people did. I figured I might as well do as the rest of the working guys.