A Kentucky couple is under house arrest after one of them tested positive for coronavirus and refused to sign self-quarantine papers.
Elizabeth Linscott decided to get tested for COVID-19 because she was planning to go visit her elderly parents.
“My grandparents wanted to see me, too, so, just to make sure that, you know, if I tested negative, that they would be okay, everything would be fine,”[1]
After being tested as positive, she was contacted by the local health department and asked to sign documents.
“I agreed to comply to call the Health Department if I was to go. I was to call the Health Department if I was to leave my house for any reason,”[1]
Linscott refused to sign:
“I had gotten a message from them, a text message that stated, because of your refusal to sign, this is going to be escalated, and law enforcement will be involved,”[1]
This was followed up shortly with a visit from the County Sherriff.
“I open up the door, and there’s like eight different people, five different cars, and I’m like ‘what the heck’s going on?’ This guy’s in a suit with a mask. It’s the Health Department guy, and they have three papers for us. For me, her and my daughter,”[1]
The couple was ordered to wear ankle monitors. If they travel more than 200 feet, law enforcement will be notified.
Crazy times, i’m sure you’ll agree!
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