Trump's press secretary tests positive for Covid-19

Published Mon, Oct 5, 2020 · 04:17 PM

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[WASHINGTON] White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Monday she has tested positive for Covid-19, three days after President Donald Trump was hospitalised with the disease.

"After testing negative consistently, including every day since Thursday, I tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday morning while experiencing no symptoms," Ms McEnany said in a statement.

"No reporters, producers, or members of the press are listed as close contacts by the White House Medical Unit," added Mr Trump's spokeswoman, who said she was going into quarantine following the diagnosis.

AFP

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