Most attendees did not wear masks or maintain social distancing, White House photographs of the event show. ADADAdm. Charles W. Ray, the vice commandant of the Coast Guard, tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, the service said in a statement on Tuesday. Other senior defense officials who attended the White House event include Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. Charles Q. Brian Morgenstern, a White House spokesman, cited the testing of attendees before the gathering as evidence that precautions were taken. “My thoughts and prayers are with the President, First Lady, the White House staff, and all the Gold Star Families.

Source: Washington Post October 06, 2020 17:40 UTC