Huntsman cleared to campaign again after virus isolation

Huntsman cleared to campaign again after virus isolation

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. has been authorized to resume campaigning for governor after remaining in quarantine because of a coronavirus diagnosis. The Deseret News reported the Salt Lake County Health Department cleared the Republican to resume campaign work while seeking his party’s nomination. Huntsman began a quarantine June 6 after members of his campaign staff tested positive for the coronavirus. He tested positive June 10 after initially being told he tested negative. Huntsman is seeking a third term as governor against Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes and former Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright.