Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is in self-quarantine after reportedly coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID19.
Barrett said in a statement that he is following “best practices” by self-isolating and that he is fulfilling his duties as mayor via teleconference and videoconference.
Barrett did not say when he came into contact with the person who tested positive, or whether he himself has been tested.
You can read the entire statement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett below:
“I have been informed I came in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. I have consulted with public health officials and they have recommended 14 days of self-quarantine and therefore that’s what I will be doing. I am following best practices by self-isolating. In an effort to maintain social distancing the last several days, I have been continuing my duties and responsibilities by teleconference and videoconference and I expect to do the same during this time of self-quarantine.”
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett