Amy Coney Barrett Tests Negative for COVID-19—but CDC Advice Says She Should Be Quarantining
The White House said she is social distancing and wearing a mask, but made no mention of quarantine.
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A White House spokesperson said Friday that President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, has tested negative for the coronavirus. Spokesman Judd Deere added that the judge hasn’t met with Trump since Saturday, when he announced her as his nominee at the White House. “She is following CDC guidance and best practices, including social distancing, wearing face coverings, and frequently washes hands,” Deere said. The statement made no mention of a quarantine, but under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, anyone who has had close contact with an infected individual should quarantine for 14 days from last contact—even if they test negative.
NEW: WH spokesman Judd Deere says Judge Amy Coney Barrett tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19 today & hasn't been with POTUS since Saturday's ceremony.
— Zach C. Cohen (@Zachary_Cohen) October 2, 2020
"She is following CDC guidance and best practices, including social distancing, wearing face coverings, and frequently washes hands."
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