White House Press Secretary Kyle McKinney has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Twitter on Monday morning, making the latest senior White House official to contract coronavirus.
President Trump is still hospitalized at the Warter Reed Military Medical Center from COVID-19.
McKinney spoke to reporters at the White House without a mask, just like on Sunday night.
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Can carry between viruses 2 to 14 days to consume. Other White House officials Who have tested positive In addition to White House counselor Hope Hicks and Trump’s bodyguard Nick Luna over the past several days, other top figures in Trump’s orbit have been included. McKinney spoke to reporters outside the White House just as he did Sunday night.
“After a continuous negative test, including every day since Thursday, I tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning without experiencing any symptoms.” McNee tweeted. “No reporters, producers or members of the press have been listed as close contacts by the White House Medical Unit. I have worked diligently to provide people with the information they need. With my latest positive test, I will begin the quarantine process and continue to work remotely on behalf of the American people. ”
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In addition to concerns about McKennie’s potential health by reporters, his positive test is likely to send some journalists to quarantine, which further draws on White House Press Corps journalism staff. Three White House reporters tested positive on Friday.
“We struggle with Kayleigh, the president and everyone else wishing Swift recovery with the virus,” said the White House Correspondence Association. “At the moment we are not aware of any additional cases among White House reporters, although we do know that some test results are awaited. We strongly encourage our members to wear masks and continue CDC guidance at a distance – especially when the White House On – and reporters are requested to take tests if they are likely to come out.
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