White House deputy press secretary has COVID after Europe trip, says Biden not a close contact

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said tonight she's tested positive for COVID following a trip to Europe with President Biden, but he's not considered a close contact

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a February press briefing at the White House. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Sunday night she's tested positive to COVID-19 following a trip to Europe with President Biden, but he's not considered a close contact.I last saw the President during a socially distanced meeting yesterday, and the President is not considered a close contact as defined by CDC guidance," Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

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