"Following News of Aide Infection"... Pence, U.S. Vice President and Spouse to Undergo COVID-19 Testing

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced on the 21st (local time) that he will undergo a test for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Vice President Pence said at a COVID-19 response task force press conference held at the White House that he and his wife would be tested for COVID-19 that afternoon.

A spokesperson for the Vice President's office released a statement the previous day, saying that a staff member working in the Vice President's office had been notified of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, but explained that this staff member had not been in close contact with President Donald Trump or Vice President Pence.

Vice President Pence said that the staff member had not come to the White House since the 16th and that there was little chance he had contact with this person. However, he added, "Considering my special position as Vice President and leading the COVID-19 response task force, my wife and I will be tested."

Earlier, President Trump underwent a COVID-19 test after controversy arose over his contact with individuals who had tested positive at some events. He tested negative on the 14th.

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