White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tested Covid-19 positive

White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tested Covid-19 positive. 

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House Deputy Press Secretary, stated that she had tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Europe with US President Joe Biden, but that she was not in close touch with him.

She added in a statement from the White House, “I last met the President during a socially separated meeting yesterday. Fortunately, the President has not considered a close contact as defined by CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidance.”

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It was unclear when Biden’s last negative test took place.

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

Jean-Pierre stated she had been vaccinated and was only having minor symptoms. As per White House practice, she would return to work in person following a five-day isolation period and a negative test.