Mike Pence’s chief of staff tests Covid-19 positive

Washington, Oct 25 : Marc Short, US Vice President Mike Pence’s Chief of Staff, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was announced.
“Today, Marc Short, Chief of Staff to the Vice President, tested positive for COVID-19, began quarantine and assisting in the contact tracing process,” Xinhua news agency quoted Devin O’Malley, Pence’s press secretary, said in a statement on Saturday.
“Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence both tested negative for Covid-19 today, and remain in good health.
“While Vice President Pence is considered a close contact with Mr. Short, in consultation with the White House Medical Unit, the Vice President will maintain his schedule in accordance with the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines for essential personnel,” O’Malley added.
Short has travelled extensively with Pence, who has maintained a busy campaign schedule.
In addition, Bloomberg News reported earlier on Saturday that one of Pence’s closest political advisers, Marty Obst, contracted the virus on October 21.