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Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, spokesman says

Published: 25 Oct 2020 - 10:10 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 05:13 am
In this file photo taken on March 16, 2018 White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short attends a briefing at the White House in Washington, DC. October 24, Marc Short, Chief of Staff to the Vice President, tested positive for Covid-19. / AFP /

In this file photo taken on March 16, 2018 White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short attends a briefing at the White House in Washington, DC. October 24, Marc Short, Chief of Staff to the Vice President, tested positive for Covid-19. / AFP /

Reuters

Marc Short, the chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, a spokesman for the vice president said on Saturday.

"Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence both tested negative for COVID-19 today, and remain in good health," said Devin O’Malley, adding that Pence would maintain his scheduled "in accordance with the CDC guidelines for essential personnel."