Arkansas Woman Causes Courthouse Evacuation by Claiming to Have Coronavirus: Officials

Arkansas Woman Causes Courthouse Evacuation by Claiming to Have Coronavirus: Officials
A woman wears a face mask in Westwood, California, on Feb. 15, 2020. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An Arkansas woman claimed she had the COVID-19 coronavirus while in court, prompting a courthouse evacuation.

Celia Hill, 34, was appearing on drug charges in Mayflower District Court on Wednesday when she made the claim, authorities told KATV. Hill, without elaborating, said she had contact with an infected person and has a 102-degree fever.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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