CIA Director William Burns tests positive for Covid after meeting with Biden, but is not considered
Source: CNBC
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WASHINGTON CIA Director William Burns tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, the intelligence agency said.
Burns, who is fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19, last met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning during a "socially distanced meeting and was wearing an N-95 mask."
"Their interaction is not considered close contact as defined by CDC guidance, and Director Burns is sharing the news of his positive test out of an abundance of transparency," the intelligence agency wrote in a statement.
Burns will continue to perform his duties as CIA director but will work from home. He will return to the office following a negative test and after isolating for five days. The agency said that Burns has experienced mild symptoms.
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