The State Division stated Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has examined constructive for the coronavirus after attending the White Home Correspondents’ Dinner and associated occasions over the weekend.
Spokesman Ned Worth stated Blinken examined constructive in a PCR take a look at on Wednesday afternoon. Worth stated Blinken is absolutely vaccinated and is experiencing solely gentle signs.
Blinken examined unfavorable Tuesday and once more earlier Wednesday morning. Blinken has not met in particular person with President Biden for “a number of days” and isn't thought of a detailed contact of the president.
He met earlier Wednesday on the State Division with the Swedish international minister. Blinken had been scheduled to provide a speech Thursday in regards to the Biden administration’s China coverage, however Worth stated that speech has been postponed.
Worth stated Blinken would isolate at house and work nearly till the isolation interval is over.
He's the newest Biden administration determine to check constructive. Vice President Kamala Harris was cleared to return to the White Home on Tuesday after testing constructive final week.
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