AUGUSTA, ME– Maine Republican Party Chair, Dr. Demi Kouzounas, issued the following statement regarding Governor Mills’ exposure to COVID-19:

“After months of forcing mandates and restrictions on the people of Maine and their businesses, Governor Mills has now potentially risked spreading COVID-19 to the Maine Legislature,” said Maine GOP Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas. “While we hope that Governor Mills has not contracted the virus, she owes the public and lawmakers more information.”

“Given the timeline, it is possible that the Governor and her staff may have exposed Democrat Leadership and the Democrat caucus to the virus. The possibility of the Governor infecting legislators from all corners of the state is a major public health risk that must be dealt with at once. We call on Janet Mills to immediately provide additional information so the public can understand who may be impacted and if proper protocols were taken.”