Iowa Governor Self-Quarantines After Contact with Pence Spokesperson

Vice President Pence Dismisses Self-Quarantine Rumors and Appears at the White House

Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa, USA, has entered self-quarantine. This is due to contact with the spokesperson of Vice President Mike Pence, who tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, Vice President Pence began normal activities without self-quarantine.

CNN reported on the 11th (local time) that Governor Reynolds decided to enter a relaxed form of quarantine.

Governor Reynolds came into contact with spokesperson Miller during a White House visit on the 6th. He tested negative for COVID-19 and did not have direct contact with spokesperson Miller, but stated he would enter a relaxed quarantine according to the guidelines.

On the other hand, Vice President Pence dismissed reports of self-quarantine by attending an event at the White House that day. The White House press corps reported that Vice President Pence participated in a video conference with governors held at the White House that day.

Bloomberg News reported a day earlier that Vice President Pence had entered self-quarantine, but the White House clarified that Vice President Pence would not enter self-quarantine.

The White House is also known not to restrict contact between President Trump and Vice President Pence.

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