US Defense Secretary confirms he has Covid-19
On Sunday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reported that he had contracted Covid-19, while Variable Omicron, highly contagious, spread throughout the United States.
The Pentagon chief said in a statement that Austin’s symptoms were “mild” and he will remain in home quarantine for the next five days.
Austin He confirmed that he had received a full and booster vaccination, which “made the infection milder than it was.”
“Vaccines work and will continue to be a military medical requirement for our workforce,” Austin recalls.
“I continue to encourage everyone who qualifies for a booster shot to get it.”
Austin He mentioned that he was in contact with the president for the last time Joe Biden On December 21, more than a week before she started experiencing symptoms, she tested negative that morning.
He confirmed in a statement that he would retain full powers and would effectively attend key meetings and discussions “to the fullest extent possible.”
Austin is the latest high-ranking US official to contract Covid-19, as the Omicron variant triggered a record spike in infections.
Several prominent members of Congress recently disclosed that they had contracted the virus. Biden’s press secretary, Jean Psaki, hired her in October.
kg
“Coffee fanatic. Gamer. Award-winning zombie lover. Student. Hardcore internet advocate. Twitter guru. Subtly charming bacon nerd. Thinker.”
