A Lyft motorist has actually contracted coronavirus a week after having racist abuse hurled at him for asking a guest to wear a mask.
David Kangogo, 30, informed Newsweek that the man, given that determined as Joe Kassuba, had removed his mask throughout a trip in Issaquah, Washington, on November 17.
Lyft needs both motorists and travelers to use face coverings to limit the spread of COVID amidst the continuous pandemic.
Kangogo stated he had actually asked Kassuba to keep his mask on, since otherwise “he’s putting me at threat and all the other guests I pick up after him.”
A week after the occurrence, Kangogo stated he had actually tested favorable for the infection and is in quarantine.
” I began feeling sick on Friday Nov 20 th, on Saturday Nov 21 st I went in for a COVID test and on Sunday it got a lot even worse,” the post stated.
Kassuba can be heard saying in the clip: “You’re a sand n .
” Wilbur-Ellis learned of a troubling video distributing on social media that portrays revolting racial remarks made by one of our workers,” the business stated in a declaration.
Kassuba has actually also issued an apology to Kangogo, stating he regrets his behavior.
” I must never ever have stated the things I stated nor acted like a complete idiot,” he said in a declaration published on social media by a press reporter.
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