U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas discusses an examination into the treatment of Haitian migrants on the U.S.-Mexican border as he attends to the day-to-day rundown in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, September 24, 2021.
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WASHINGTON– Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas checked favorable for Covid-19 on Tuesday, his spokesperson stated in a declaration.
“Secretary Mayorkas tested positive this morning for the COVID-19 virus after taking a test as part of routine pre-travel protocols,” composed Marsha Espinosa, assistant secretary of public affairs in a tweet Tuesday.
“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,” included Espinosa.
On Saturday, Mayorkas, 61, signed up with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and other high-ranking authorities at the yearly National Police Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, together with leaders from throughout the Federal Government, consisting of President Joe Biden, participates in the Annual National Police Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol, October 16, 2021.
Benjamin Applebaum|Department of Homeland Security
Mayorkas (above, 3rd from the left) can be seen in pictures from the outside occasion standing simply a couple of feet from the president, while neither he nor Biden are using masks.
Both Biden and Mayorkas are completely immunized versusCovid Biden likewise got a booster shot in late September, in accordance with standards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A White House representative did not instantly react to a concern from CNBC about whether Biden will take any extra safety measures due to Mayorkas’ medical diagnosis.
The day prior to the Capitol occasion, Mayorkas participated in the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Valor Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony, honoring CBP officers who lost their lives in the line of task.
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