White House Confirms Fully Vaccinated Staffer Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirms that a staffer has tested positive for the coronavirus off campus. The individual, who was fully vaccinated, has mild symptoms and remains off campus as they recover, Psaki says. The news comes as an aide to Speaker Pelosi, who met with members of the Texas Democratic delegation and was also fully vaccinated, tested positive. Psaki says that the administration is fully prepared for so-called "break-though cases with regular testing and says the case serves as a reminder of the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. close