Still in quarantine... US Vice President Pence to Florida on the 20th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Controversy is spreading as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who became subject to self-quarantine after the Vice President's Office spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19, announced he will visit Florida on the 20th. Vice President Pence previously sparked controversy by going to the White House for work during his self-quarantine period and not wearing a mask, violating the guidelines of U.S. health authorities.

According to foreign media including CNN on the 16th (local time), Vice President Pence plans to visit Orlando, Florida on the 20th to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis and discuss the lifting of lockdown measures in Florida. He also plans to deliver personal protective equipment to nursing homes and discuss economic reopening plans with workers in the tourism industry.

However, controversy has arisen because Vice President Pence's self-quarantine period has not yet ended since Vice President's Office spokesperson Katie Miller tested positive for COVID-19 on the 8th. Pence was criticized for violating U.S. health authorities' guidelines by traveling to Iowa and going to the White House for work on the same day Miller was confirmed positive. On the 11th, he was also caught going to work without wearing a mask, which sparked further controversy.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines stating, "Even if you feel healthy without symptoms, if you have had recent close contact with a COVID-19 patient, you should stay home and monitor your health for 14 days after the last contact." Vice President Pence is being criticized for completely disregarding the CDC's guidelines.

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