JACKSON, Wy. -- Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is under self-quarantine for the novel coronavirus.
Walker had been scheduled to speak at the Teton County, Wyoming GOP Patriots Dinner scheduled for Friday. But in a statement posted to their Facebook page, the party says Walker will no longer attend, as he attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland, where someone tested positive for the disease.
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"A number of [CPAC] attendees are self-quarantining and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Walker has elected to do the same and not travel to Jackson for our dinner," the post reads. "Instead, he will be joining us via video conferencing for his presentation and Q & A. We thank you in advance for your understanding of this change and look forward to a fun and informative evening with you and our fellow Republicans."
County Party Chairman Alex Muromcew told the Jackson Hole News & Guide it was the correct decision to make.
"I commend the governor for being responsible and cautious given what’s going on everywhere," Muromcew said. "It is what it is and we’ve just got to roll with the punches."
Walker released a statement on Twitter confirming the news. His last day of self-isolation is March 13.
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— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) March 13, 2020
In Wisconsin, eight total cases have been confirmed. Seven are currently active (3 in Dane County, 2 in Fond du Lac County, and one each in Waukesha and Pierce counties) and one person has since tested negative and recovered (Dane County).
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