Pence to continue campaigning despite a COVID-19 outbreak that has hit at least 4 of his staff
In a statement provided to the outlet, Pence's office said the vice president has been in close contact with Short, but that he would not quarantine, per the CDC guidelines for "essential personnel."
Pence and his wife both reportedly tested negative on Saturday, according to a statement from Pence's press secretaryObst, who serves as a senior political advisor to the vice president, is often in close contact with Pence. Sources reportedly told Bloomberg that Obst received his diagnosis on Wednesday and was near Pence "about a week ago," but that they were not in close contact.Short and Obst are just the latest people in the. Dozens of lawmakers, White House staff, and campaign officials tested positive earlier this month, including President Donald Trump, his wife, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, and Republican National Convention Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, among others.
Katie Miller, Pence's current communications director and former press secretary, previously tested positive for the coronavirus in May but has since recovered.
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