Washington:
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but there is no risk of exposure to Trump or Vice President Mike Pence, the House said. Blanche in a press release.
“He has mild symptoms and has self-isolated and worked from a safe place off-site. There is no risk of exposure to the president or vice-president. The work of the National Council of security continues uninterrupted, “the statement said.
The White House said staff are regularly tested for the virus, and O’Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic.
A US serviceman who works in the White House as a valet tested positive for coronavirus in May, as did Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary.
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