Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Testing Positive for COVID-19

This afternoon, after returning from the President's trip to Europe, I took a PCR test. That test came back positive.

I last saw the President during a socially distanced meeting yesterday, and the President is not considered a close contact as defined by CDC guidance. I am sharing the news of my positive test today out of an abundance of transparency.

Thanks to being fully vaccinated and boosted, I have only experienced mild symptoms. In alignment with White House COVID-19 protocols, I will work from home and plan to return to work in person at the conclusion of a five-day isolation period and a negative test.