White House Deputy Press Secretary Who Accompanied Biden to Europe Tests Positive for COVID-19
[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary who accompanied U.S. President Joe Biden on his European tour, tested positive for COVID-19.
Deputy Press Secretary Jean-Pierre stated in a statement on the night of the 27th (local time), "After returning from President Biden's European trip, I took a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test," and "The test result was confirmed positive." She is currently reported to be experiencing mild symptoms. She plans to return to work after completing a 5-day quarantine period while working from home.
Deputy Press Secretary Jean-Pierre had contact with President Biden on the 26th while adhering to social distancing guidelines. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards, President Biden is not considered a close contact.
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Earlier, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also tested positive for COVID-19 in a PCR test conducted on the 22nd, the day before President Biden's European tour.
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