SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox has directed a state coronavirus-response team to delete a tweet calling President Donald Trump's comments about people going to work sick misinformation.
The Republican tweeted late Thursday that he asked message to be removed because it appeared political.
He said the White House has been a "tremendous partner" in the response to the virus, and the issue shouldn't be politicized. The tweet from the coronavirus task force objected to an interview where Trump said most cases are mild, and many people even go to work.
The tweet said people should stay home if ill and avoid spreading misinformation.
