DHS Secretary Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19, days after event with Biden

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DHS Secretary Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19, days after event with Biden
Fox News, Oct 19, 2021

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has tested positive for COVID-19, DHS confirmed on Tuesday – just days after he attended an event with President Biden.

A DHS spokesperson told Fox that contract tracing was underway after Mayorkas tested positive Tuesday morning.

"Secretary Mayorkas is experiencing only mild congestion; he is fully vaccinated and will isolate and work at home per CDC protocols and medical advice," a DHS spokesperson said.

The diagnosis comes after Mayorkas attended the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol alongside President Biden on Saturday. While it was not clear what sort of contact the two men had, Biden mentioned Mayorkas by name at the event.

"To Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas, thank you for being here and for the great job you’re doing for us," Biden said. "Thank you very, very much. And it's a tough job."

Additionally, images from the event show Mayorkas stood close to Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at one point during the outdoor event, without masks.


More:  https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-secretary-mayorkas-tests-positive-covid-19-days-after-biden-event

[mountaineer]

I love the expression "breakthrough Coronavirus case." Makes it sound so innovative.

DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas Tests Positive for Breakthrough Coronavirus Case
The Associated Press
Joshua Caplan
19 Oct 2021
Breitbart


Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday morning.

DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa said Mayorkas is fully vaccinated against coronavirus and is experiencing minor symptoms.

“Secretary Mayorkas tested positive this morning for the COVID-19 virus after taking a test as part of routine pre-travel protocols. Secretary Mayorkas is experiencing only mild congestion; he is fully vaccinated and will isolate and work at home per CDC protocols and medical advice. Contact tracing is underway,” Espinosa said in a statement obtained by CNN.

Mayorkas will no longer travel to Colombia with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will work from his residence instead.

Gee, and to think he breathed all over Pres. Brandon. That's a shame.

[rustynail]

Out of an abundance of caution he should be immediately be put on a vent.