The Secret Service, which provides personal protection for the president, vice president and their families, along with visiting heads of state, includes more than 3,000 agents who work in close proximity to those they protect.
At least 11 U.S. Secret Service employees were reported to be infected with the coronavirus and about 60 other staffers were in self-quarantine, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.
The person who is not authorized to comment publicly declined to breakdown the numbers of civilian versus agent infections. The assignment locations of the sick employees also were not identified. The service, which provides personal protection for the president, vice president and their families, along with visiting heads of state, has 7,600 employees, including more than 3,000 agents who work in close proximity to those they protect., comes as the pandemic has crept closer to the inner circle of the White House.Pence in Iowa:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Document reveals Secret Service has 11 current coronavirus cases, as concerns about Trump’s staff growMultiple members of the U.S. Secret Service have tested positive for COVID 19 as concerns about cases among White House staff grow.
Read more »
DHS Document Reveals 11 Secret Service Agents Currently Have CoronavirusBesides the current cases, 23 members of the Secret Service have recovered from COVID-19 while an additional 60 employees are self-quarantining.
Read more »
Quarantine confessions: What's your coronavirus secret?Hoarding toilet paper, 'forgetting' your mask, late-night hooking up? We want to hear your dirty little secret — anonymously.
Read more »
Pure Comedy: Ryan Reynolds Shares The Secret To Breaking Dwayne Johnson On ‘Fallon’ [Video]On Tuesday night, Reynolds was one of the latest guests on The Tonight Show: At Home. During their video chat, Ryan talks to Jimmy Fallon about all of his upcoming projects, which, of course, inclu…
Read more »
Chefs Source Their Food From These Semi-Secret Purveyors—and Now You Can TooA roundup of the best restaurant food suppliers that are now selling direct to consumers, from fresh fruits and vegetables to artisanal cheese, sustainable fish, and organic beef.
Read more »
Kate Middleton Shared a Secret About Louis’ Messy Birthday Snaps'I looked like Louis at the end of those!'
Read more »