By Paul LeBlanc and Karl de Vries | CNNAttorney General Merrick Garland tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, the Justice Department said. Garland, 69, is not experiencing symptoms but asked to be tested after learning he may have been exposed to the virus, the department said. The department will conduct contact tracing in accordance with CDC protocols.”Garland is the latest high-profile Washington figure to test positive for Covid-19 in recent days. Another member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, said Wednesday she had tested positive after having attended the Gridiron dinner in Washington over the weekend, and Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Adam Schiff have also announced positive tests. Visitors are expected to be tested for Covid-19 before attending official White House events.

Source: CNN April 06, 2022 19:32 UTC