Kaci Hickox is a free woman:
#republican Gov. Paul LePage just lost his battle to keep #KaciHickox from going outside http://t.co/QMHeFHFe5v pic.twitter.com/seQ8piChgI
— Nancy Mitchell (@NancyWonderful) October 31, 2014
More from the AP:
A Maine judge gave nurse Kaci Hickox the OK to go wherever she pleases, handing state officials a defeat Friday in their bid to restrict her movements as a precaution against Ebola.
In a case that has come to define the clash between personal freedom and fear of disease, Judge Charles C. LaVerdiere ruled Hickox must continue daily monitoring and cooperate with health officials if she chooses to travel. The judge said there’s no need to restrict her movements because she’s not showing symptoms of Ebola.
And now that she’s free, it looks like she is going to self quarantine:
Judge turns down #Maine quarantine requirement #KaciHickox says grateful, but she will respect community.
— Robin Young (@hereandnowrobin) October 31, 2014
#KaciHickox : Ted and I have been shown a lot of respect by the people of the community.
— Scott Dolan (@scottddolan) October 31, 2014
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As for her future plans, maybe back to Africa:
#KaciHickox says she would like to return to Africa. "I would always like to go back. I don't want to rule that out."
— Scott Dolan (@scottddolan) October 31, 2014
But no trick-o-treaters:
#KaciHickox asked if she expects trick or treaters "well we don't have any candy. Haven't been out in while"
— Robin Young (@hereandnowrobin) October 31, 2014
Related:
Full Twitchy coverage of Kaci Hickox here.
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