Wisconsin Rep. Scott Allen Tests Positive For Coronavirus

WAUKESHA, WI— A state assembly incumbent is infected with the coronavirus and his Democratic opponent has a suspected case.

Republican Rep. Scott Allen tested positive for coronavirus on Sept. 27. Allen told Patch Monday morning he felt fatigued and had a sore throat which caused him to get tested. He added he is feeling much better and is on the road to recovery. His wife tested negative for the virus.

Allen said he didn't lose his sense of taste but did lose his sense of smell. He clearly didn't lose his sense of humor.

"I have no sense of smell and I'm isolated from everyone including my wife. Out of habit I put on deodorant," Allen joked.

In all seriousness, Allen said everyone's experience with the coronavirus is different and if there is an underlying medical condition. He told Patch he works out regularly, eats healthy and avoids bad habits such as smoking and drinking excessively. Allen added "Don't take your health for granted."

Perry reached out to Patch on Friday. Perry said he is waiting for test results and has lost his sense of taste and smell. His son recently tested negative for the virus.

Perry told Patch if he tests negative he plans to resume door-to-door campaigning. He said he will stay 12 feet away from people, wear a mask and have no literature with him.

Also in Wisconsin, Sen. Ron Johnson tested positive for coronavirus, according to multiple news outlets citing a statement from Johnson's office.

Johnson's office said he tested positive after he was exposed to an infected person on Sept. 29.

News of Johnson's diagnosis comes the day after President Donald Trump announced he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus.