PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Gov. Kristi Noem has issued a statement regarding adviser Corey Lewandowski testing positive for the coronavirus:
From Noem press secretary Ian Fury:
Governor Noem has not been a close contact of Mr. Lewandowski for 13 days. She self-monitors for symptoms daily and feels great. The Governor wears a mask in appropriate situations, as you can see here: https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/community/people/6757887-Service-to-country-with-dedication-Two-fallen-Parkston-soldiers-receive-state-bridge-honor
(This story was updated at 1:10 p.m., 11/12/20 with new information.)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Lewandowski recently traveled to Pennsylvania to assist Trump’s efforts to contest the state’s election results. He said Thursday he believes he was infected in Philadelphia and he’s not experiencing any symptoms.
Over the past months, Lewandowski has also been advising South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, increasing her national profile.
Lewandowski appeared with Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani at an event last Saturday outside a landscaping company and lobbed unfounded accusations of voter fraud as the race was called for Trump’s challenger, now-President-elect Joe Biden.
Lewandowski was also at the election night party at the White House last week linked to several virus cases.
Numerous White House and campaign officials have tested positive in this latest wave of infections, including Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Republican and Democratic election officials nationwide have said publicly the election went well. International observers confirm there were no serious irregularities.
KELO.com News has requested a comment from Gov. Noem’s office.
(By the Associated Press.)
(Todd Epp, KELO.com News, contributed to this report.)
