Sarah Palin recommends the use of a mask after revealing the diagnosis of Covid-19

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin urges everyone to continue to distance themselves socially and wear masks after revealing that she and her family members have tested positive for Covid-19.

“I strongly encourage everyone to use common sense to avoid spreading this virus and all other viruses,” Palin, the 2008 Republican running mate, said in a statement to People magazine. “There are more viruses than stars in the sky, which means that we will never avoid all sources of disease or danger … But be vigilant, do not be afraid, and I advise you to redefine prioritizing personal time and resources to ensure you have as healthy a lifestyle as you can create, so when viruses strike you at least have armor to fight it off. “

She joked that she had some practice wearing a mask indoors when she appeared on “The Masked Singer,” a Fox TV show where celebrities showcase their vocal skills while hiding their identities. behind an elaborate costume. Palin, who dressed up as a colorful bear, was rejected in Season 3.

“Through it all, I consider that wearing this bulky mask indoors in a crowd not only allows the new luxury of being incognito, but I believe it is better than doing nothing to slow the pace down. spread, ”she said. “And history will show that we ‘Masked Singer’ visitors were masked before we were masked was cool.”

Palin, 57, said her family was diagnosed with the coronavirus after one of her daughters woke up unable to taste or smell, which is a symptom of the virus. The girl “immediately tested positive for Covid, then was quarantined in isolation,” Palin said in her statement.

“I then observed symptoms in my son Trig, who is oddly the most enthusiastic mask wearer, and after our numerous negative tests during the year, he tested positive,” she continues. “Children with special needs are vulnerable to the ramifications of Covid [Trig was born with Down syndrome], so with a high fever, she was prescribed azithromycin, which really seemed to help, and I increased the amounts of the vitamins I put in her puree. “

Palin said she quickly developed a mild fever and muscle pain. Once she lost her smell and taste, she assumed “Covid got me.”

“That day I finally tested positive – like millions of other Americans,” she said.

Palin went on to say that his diagnosis of Covid-19 shows that “anyone can catch this”.