White House reporter tests positive for coronavirus: association

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A reporter who attended White House briefings this week has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House Correspondents' Association said on Thursday, raising further concerns about the health of staff and journalists working in the building.

The individual, who wore a mask during press conferences with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Monday and Wednesday, has no symptoms and spent no additional time at the White house this week, the group said, adding that it was contacting individuals who had been in close contact with the person.

The news comes as President Donald Trump has resumed a robust travel and events schedule despite concerns that he is exposing himself, his staff and others to greater risk of the contracting the deadly respiratory disease.

Nine of Trump's campaign staffers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last month for his first rally since the pandemic began tested positive for coronavirus. Katie Miller, Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, and one of Trump's personal valets were also diagnosed with the disease in May.

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Just a matter of time before the dotard catches it.