US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while quarantining at home.
In a statement Sunday night, Austin said he plans to attend key meetings and discussions virtually in the coming week 바카라to the degree possible.바카라
바카라I have informed my leadership team of my positive test result, as well as the President,바카라 Austin said.
바카라My staff has begun contact tracing and testing of all those with whom I have come into contact over the last week.바카라
Austin, 68, said he was fully vaccinated and received a booster in October.
바카라The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce. I continue to encourage everyone eligible for a booster shot to get one. This remains a readiness issue,바카라 he said.
In October, another member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, tested positive for Covid-19.
