White House Spokesperson Also Tests Positive for COVID-19 Breakthrough Infection

"No Contact with Biden After Exposure"
Did Not Accompany Biden on European Tour
Mild Symptoms, Working from Home

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Psaki stated in a press release on the 31st (local time) that she was vaccinated but experienced a breakthrough infection.

She explained that on the 27th, a family member tested positive for COVID-19, and after self-isolating, she tested positive on this day.

Psaki said that after her family member's positive test, she did not have contact with President Biden or key White House officials, and after consulting with senior White House officials, she decided not to accompany President Biden on his European trip, preventing concerns about the President's infection.

She added that when she last met President Biden on the 26th, she maintained a six-foot distance and was wearing a mask.

Psaki said, "Thanks to the vaccine, I am experiencing only mild COVID-19 symptoms and am working from home," and announced that she will return to work after an additional 10-day isolation period and a negative test result.

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