"In-person voting can be carried out safely following CDC's recommendations for polling location and voters," according to the spokesperson.
Voters who are sick or in quarantine should should let poll workers know about their condition when arriving at the polling location. They should also take steps to protect poll workers and other voters:
- Wearing a mask
- Staying at least 6 feet away from others
- Washing hands or using hand sanitizer before and after voting
Poll workers who are assisting voters with symptoms should be provided with personal protective equipment -- including respiratory protection, face shields, gowns, and gloves -- and trained to use it appropriately.
"When possible, alternative voting options -- which minimize contact between voters and poll workers -- should be made available for people with COVID-19, those who have symptoms of COVID-19, and those who have been exposed," the spokesperson said.