White House press secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for COVID-19 and said she has to miss President Biden’s tour around Europe.
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On her official Twitter page, Psaki confirmed she tested positive for the coronavirus after members of her household were infected with the virus. She writes,“While I have not had close contact in person with the President or senior members of the White House Staff since Wednesday — and tested negative for four days after that last contact — I am disclosing today’s positive test out of an abundance of transparency. I saw the President on Tuesday, when we sat outside more than six-feet apart, and wore masks.”
Psaki added that she’s experiencing mild symptoms and she will continue her work from home.
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Sharing full statement and grateful I am vaccinated and for the amazing Biden team pic.twitter.com/QDokXo47dK
— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) October 31, 2021
“I will plan to return to work in person at the conclusion of the ten-day quarantine following a negative rapid test which is an additional White House requirement, beyond CDC guidance, taken out of an abundance of caution.