DOTHAN, Ala.— The chief nursing officer at Southeast Health spoke about being safe when heading to the polls at the Houston County Republican Women’s luncheon Thursday.
Melissa Owens said when you vote, you should treat it the same way as if you’re going to the grocery store.
“Going to the polls should be treated exactly the same way,” Southeast Chief Nursing Officer Melissa Owens said. “If you’re going to go to the polls, make sure you wear a mask. Do what you’ve done to best social distance, and make sure you’re washing your hands.”
Owens said that if people do take the right precautions and take it seriously, then voting on the 14th shouldn’t be an issue.
“I think that we are where we are with the virus and that we’ve seen the numbers that we have, and we’re going to continue to see issues with that, but I think as long as individuals take the proper precautions,” Owens said. “Protect themselves, protect their neighbors, wear masks. Do the things that we know it should be totally safe.”
Also at the luncheon was candidate Barry Moore, who encouraged people to vote but to do it safely.
“We need everybody to show up and vote, and that’s on July 14, obviously,” 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore said. “So you know I would encourage everybody to use the necessary precautions. You know, do what they’re required by the health department, but at the same time show up and exercise their right that so many have fought and died for.”
One voter even said she has no issue heading to the polls on the 14th.
“I wash my hands,” voter Kathy Peacock said. “I try not to touch my face. I don’t have any problem with it at all so I will definitely be there.”
