Defense secretary Austin positive for COVID for second time

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Defense secretary Austin positive for COVID for second time

August 15, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms and will quarantine at home. It’s the second time Austin has gotten the coronavirus.

In a statement, Austin, 69, said his is fully vaccinated and has received two boosters. He said he’ll quarantine for the next five days in accordance with CDC guidelines and “will retain all authorities and plan to maintain my normal work schedule virtually from home.”

Austin said his last in-person contact with President Joe Biden was on July 29.

In January, Austin also contracted COVID and had received a booster in October.

“Now, as in January, my doctor told me that my fully vaccinated status, including two booster shots, is why my symptoms are less severe than would otherwise be the case,” Austin said. “I will continue to consult closely with my doctor in the coming days.”

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[liberal_mama]

1. Was he still masking? Didn't he learn his lesson the first time? It's upsetting to see people in

high government positions who don't understand that you have to wear a good mask to avoid Covid and Covid reinfections. Meanwhile, their brains and other organs could be getting damaged. I just don't understand these people.