American citizens who are considered active COVID-19 cases are still able to exercise their democratic right to cast ballots on Election Day.
Across different parts of the U.S., drive-thru polling locations were opened in order to allow people who tested positive for the novel coronavirus to vote while mitigating the potential spread of the virus. In at least some states, elderly voters were also able to use the drive-thru sites.
Voting guidelines posted on the U.S.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website note Americans “have the right to vote, regardless of whether they are sick or in quarantine.”
“Voters who are sick or in quarantine should take steps to protect poll workers and other voters,” the CDC said.
“This includes wearing a mask, staying at least six feet (1.83 metres) away from others, and washing your hands or using hand sanitizer before and after voting.
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“You should also let poll workers know that you are sick or in quarantine when you arrive at the polling location.”
The CDC last updated its guidelines for voting during the pandemic on Sunday.
View photos of a drive-thru voting location in Kansas City in the gallery below:
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