Phillip Gunn Tests Positive for Covid-19

Mississippi Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn has tested positive for Covid-19.

Governor tate reeves is awaiting the results of a covid-19 test.

Several lawmakers announce over the weekend they tested positive for the virus, including house speaker phillip gunn.

Reeves and gunn were together at the signing of a bill to retire the state flag.

Gunn took to facebook to make the announcement, saying he came into contact with someone that tested positive.

He then went to get tested himself.

"now, i feel very fortunate that i don't have very many symptoms and i feel fine and i feel like i cam one of the fortunate ones.

But i wanted to come before and let you know that i am in close communications with dr. dobbs.

I am following his directions."

Covid-19 testing is being done at the state capitol today.

No, local lawmakers have said if they've tested