Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, spokesman says

In Summary

•Marc Short, the chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, has tested positive for the new coronavirus.

•Vice President Pence and his wife both tested negative.

VP Mike Pence.
VP Mike Pence.
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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." 

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