3 DNC workers test positive for COVID-19 after screening
The Wisconsin Center is seen Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Milwaukee. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual.[AP/ Morry Gash]
Organizers say three workers hired to help set up the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee have tested positive for COVID-19.
Daily screening for people working at the convention site, the Wisconsin Center, began last week in preparation for the Aug. 17-20 convention.
Organizers wanted to identify positive cases before the workers entered the venue and were around others.
The center district said in a statement that staff at the Wisconsin Center "followed the guidelines set forth by our client regarding daily health screens."