U.S. CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night and is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said in a statement on Saturday.

The CDC added that the director is up to date on vaccines and is isolating at home, where she will participate in planned meetings virtually.

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