Politics & Government

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Exposed To Coronavirus, Tests Negative

The senator canceled his plans to be with President Trump Thursday evening in Wisconsin and is quarantining for two weeks.

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson tested negative for the coronavirus on Sept. 16.
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson tested negative for the coronavirus on Sept. 16. (AP/Pool photo)

WISCONSIN— Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has been placed in quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. The senator has no symptoms and tested negative for the coronavirus, according to a statement from a spokesperson.

Johnson canceled his travel plans to be with President Donald Trump and attend his Thursday campaign event in Mosinee, the statement said.

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