Libertarian candidate for governor Donald Rainwater issued the following statement in reaction to Wednesday’s COVID update presentation by Gov. Holcomb:
Rainwater
“While I clearly believe that COVID-19 is a serious health issue, especially for those in high risk demographics, I find it insulting for a Governor, who can’t even wear a mask appropriately while on television, to tell Hoosiers that people who don’t wear masks in small gatherings are causing others to get sick.
“If the Indiana State Health Commissioner, Dr. Box, can practice the highest level of risk mitigation and still test positive, this indicates that the precautionary measures are not 100 percent effective. The fact that Dr. Box received both a negative test result and a positive test result clearly indicates that testing is unreliable and inaccurate.
“This also calls into question the accuracy and validity of the measurements and metrics derived from testing. I can only reiterate that the science indicates that every Hoosier must do what they believe is appropriate for themselves, their families, their churches, and their businesses.
“Government cannot keep you safe from a virus, by mandate or any other means. All Hoosiers are essential.”