During the open questioning portion of the August 12, 2020, weekly briefing with Governor Holcomb and other state officials, Governor Holcomb was asked how he would address those that claim COVID-19 will all be over November 4th. November 4th is the day after the 2020 Presidential Election.
Below are the reporter’s question and Governor Holcomb’s reply
Reporter:
“I’ve heard, even from business people who are greatly respected, this is all going to be over November 4th. What do you say to those people? I’m serious. I have heard that multiple times.”
Governor Holcomb:
“Well I’m not your bookie, but don’t bet on it. If we’ve learned anything – it’s you know – we, we wake up every day with three scenarios in mind; one that it’s going to stay the same, one it’s going to get worse, or one it’s going to get better. And, we’re trying to do everything we can 24/7 to realize the third scenario and that will require us all to do our part. So there should be no, ‘well, I’ll just punt my responsibilities because this will all be over on any given day that you hope will occur.’ That is not a strategy for good health or success.”
The next scheduled Governor Holcomb briefing is Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
