Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement on Tuesday, Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen said, “Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence.”
“She has not been a close contact to the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules. She will follow CDC guidelines and the advice of her physicians. The Vice President will return to the White House when she tests negative,” she added.
Read the statement below:
Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19 but is not showing any symptoms, per her office pic.twitter.com/DBCIOKZA6M
— Stephanie. (@qsteph) April 26, 2022
Harris has been vaccinated and boosted against the virus.