US vice president Kamala Harris evaluates positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is not displaying signs, a representative said, at a time when there has actually been a boost in cases among White House staffers.
Harris has not remained in close contact with President Joe Biden, her press secretary Kirsten Allen said. She will isolate and go back to the White House when she tests negative, Allen said.
Infections have actually risen in some parts of the US due to the extremely transmissible Omicron BA.2 variation, even as cases are falling in general, according to public health authorities.
In recent weeks, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Harris’s communications director Jamal Simmons, White Home press secretary Jen Psaki and deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre divulged favorable tests.
Administration officials have actually said just recently that President Biden’s regular contact with advisors and supporters could expose him to Covid-19.
However, the administration is keen to forecast a sense of normalcy as numerous Americans are returning to work and fraternizing pals and family.
Released at Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:18:26 +0000