But note why they have concluded this:An official said there is extreme sensitivity inside the White House at the current state of affairs with officials recognizing the contradiction in telling states to reopen while the White House enhances protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Virus invades White HouseTwo White House staffers — Katie Miller, who is an adviser to Vice President Pence, and one of Trump’s valets — have tested positive. In other words, what you’re seeing unfold inside the White House is a rigorous testing and tracing effort. “It is scary to go to work,” Kevin Hassett, a senior White House economic adviser, conceded to CBS News. Trump’s own officials have urged him in vain to lead by launching an ambitious national testing effort to facilitate this reopening.

Source: Washington Post May 11, 2020 14:06 UTC