By Corinne Murdock |

Gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs bowed out of last Thursday’s debate against primary opponent Marco Lopez due to a reported COVID-19 infection, yet was out and about on Monday for Flagstaff’s Independence Day parade. 

The CDC recommends that individuals with COVID-19 isolate for five days at least and not travel. If after five days the individual is asymptomatic or there’s no fever for 24 hours, then the CDC recommends that individuals wear a mask for five days when around others. If the COVID-19 illness is severe, then the individual should isolate for a minimum of 10 days. 

Hobbs didn’t appear to be masked in the event pictures she posted.

What a great way to celebrate Independence Day — at the Flagstaff 4th of July parade, hearing from voters who care about the future of our state! I look forward to working for you on affordability, education, water and much more. pic.twitter.com/o5ifJa3o5y

— Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) July 4, 2022

It is unclear when Hobbs became infected, but it appears that she recovered completely by Monday. 

I'm so happy to see that @KatieHobbs has fully recovered from her sudden case of COVID-19, which was bad enough to prevent her from debating @1marcolopez

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3 days ago (according to this @sbarchenger tweet)#AZGovhttps://t.co/NnejNHsuaR pic.twitter.com/ne95kCje46

— Brian Anderson (@AZBrianAnderson) July 4, 2022

Hobbs’ spokeswoman, Sarah Muench, informed The Arizona Republic in a Friday report that Hobbs missed the debate due to COVID-19. Prior to that, Hobbs didn’t issue any public statement mentioning her contraction of COVID-19. She was scheduled to attend other events that would’ve also conflicted with the debate scheduling, but reportedly had to cancel those as well due to her illness.

Democrat ⁦@1marcolopez⁩ promises pardons for abortion providers, women if he's elected governor in debate-turned-interview on ⁦@arizonapbs⁩; opponent @katiehobbs spox says Hobbs has COVID #AZgov https://t.co/4WsykP0d6o via @azcentral

— Stacey Barchenger (@sbarchenger) July 1, 2022

Lopez didn’t comment on Hobbs’ appearance in Flagstaff, though he was also in Coconino County for July 4 festivities. 

Friends, we want our neighbors back. Our communities are longing for hope and leadership. Let's build an Arizona with good jobs, education, respect for rights – an Arizona for ALL. Thank you Coconino for your hospitality! #ArizonaNeedsUs 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bJsY3IxvfF

— Marco Lopez 🇺🇸 (@1marcolopez) July 5, 2022

Watch the entirety of the Democratic gubernatorial debate-turned-interview here:

Corinne Murdock is a reporter for AZ Free News. Follow her latest on Twitter, or email tips to corinne@azfreenews.com.