US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday .
According to the White House, the Vice President is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden.
“Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the vice president’s residence,” said Harris’ press secretary, Kirsten Allen.
“She has not been a close contact to the president or first lady due to their respective recent travel schedules,” Allen said, adding that Harris would “return to the White House when she tests negative.”
