The United States Secretary, Antony Blinken has been confirmed being tested to COVID-19 positive on Wednesday via a PCR test.
The State Department Spokesman, Ned Price who confirmed this in a statement released on Wednesday, said the Secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms.
According to the statement, "Antony Blinken tested negative on Tuesday and again as recently as Wednesday morning".
He stated that the Secretary has not seen President Joe Biden in person for several days, while the President is not considered a close contact according to guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Price noted that in accordance with the CDC guidelines and consultation with the Department’s Bureau of Medical Services, the Secretary will isolate at home and maintain a virtual work schedule.
While he looks forward to returning to the Department and resuming his full duties and travels as soon as possible.
"Secretary Blinken is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff who provide the State Department workforce with exemplary health services around the world.
"And encourages all Americans who are eligible to get fully vaccinated and boosted in order to protect themselves and their loved ones from developing severe COVID-19 disease".
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