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White House Political Director Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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White House Political Director Brian Jack, from left, Deputy Staff Secretery Catherine Keller, Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway, aide John McEntee and White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino walk across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, before boarding Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then on to Doral, Fla., for the Republican National Committee's winter meeting. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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White House political affairs director Brian Jack has tested positive for coronavirus, an official confirmed.

The White House declined to comment on Jack specifically, but said in a statement:

“Any positive case is taken seriously. Contact tracing has been conducted by the White House Medical Unit consistent with CDC guidelines to stop further transmission. Appropriate notifications and recommendations have been made.”

Jack attended the White House election night party held indoors over a week ago. A number of people in Trump’s orbit, including his chief of staff, have tested positive for Covid-19 in recent days.

Jack’s diagnosis was first reported by the New York Times.

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