White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karin Jean-Pierre tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from President Biden’s trip to Europe. A statement from Jean-Pierre, released by the White House on Sunday night, stated that “there is no close contact with President Biden”. White House Deputy Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre smiles as she arrives for a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, Thursday, November 4, 2021. (AP Photo / Andrew Harnik) “The last time I saw the President was during a meeting at a socially isolated meeting yesterday and the President is not considered close contact as defined by the CDC leadership. . CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Jean-Pierre is vaccinated and has received her booster shot, according to the statement, and has only “mild symptoms”. “Thanks to the full vaccination and reinforcement, I have experienced only mild symptoms. “In line with the White House protocols for COVID-19, I will work from home and plan to return to work in person after completing a five-day period of isolation and a negative test,” said Jean-Pierre.
