Reporter attending White House briefings positive for COVID-19

Washington: A reporter who attended White House briefings this week has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) said.

The case marks the first known coronavirus case among the White House press corps.

The reporter, who has not been named, wore a mask during press briefings with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Monday and Wednesday, the WHCA said.