Topline
Jen Psaki, the White House Press Secretary, has tested positive for Covid-19 after spending time with family, she announced Sunday on Twitter.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Tuesday, … [+] Sept. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Key Facts
Psaki, who said she is vaccinated, said she was last near President Biden on Tuesday while they were outdoors, sitting more than six feet apart and wearing masks.
Psaki learned she was exposed to the virus on Wednesday and tested negative Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, before she received a positive result on Sunday through a PCR test.
The press secretary, 42, said she has “mild symptoms” and will continue to work from home after a 10-day quarantine and a negative test result.
Crucial Quote
Psaki tweeted that she was “grateful I am vaccinated,” along with her statement.
Key Background
Psaki is one of the first high-profile members of the Biden administration to publicly test positive for the coronavirus. Vice President Kamala Harris recently received a booster dose of the vaccine.
Further Reading
Vice President Kamala Harris Gets Covid-19 Booster Shot (Forbes)