The White House announced Sunday that Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The second gentleman’s office noted in a statement that Emhoff tested positive on Saturday “after experiencing mild symptoms.”
“He has received his full vaccination schedule and three booster doses,” the statement said. “He is currently asymptomatic, continues to work remotely and remains at home away from others.”
The press release also noted that Vice President Kamala Harris recently tested negative for the virus.
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President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President Doug Emhoff watch fireworks over the National Mall from the White House balcony during Independence Day celebrations on the White House South Lawn on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
“Out of an abundance of caution, the Vice President was tested for COVID-19 yesterday,” the statement added. “The test came back negative and he remains asymptomatic.”
Emhoff and Harris were photographed standing near President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House’s Independence Day celebration on Thursday.
Fox News Digital asked the White House whether Biden had been tested for the virus but did not immediately receive a response.
The second man’s infection came nearly three and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. In early June, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that coronavirus infections were “increasing or possibly increasing” in 44 states and territories.
Dr. Mark Siegel, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine NYU Langone Medical Center The Fox News medical correspondent recently spoke to Fox News Digital about the recent rise in cases.
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First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff watch President Biden raise Vice President Kamala Harris’ hand as they watch Independence Day fireworks over the National Mall from the White House balcony, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“Certain areas, including California, are experiencing a surge in infections due to the so-called FLiRT variants KP.3, KP.2 and KP.1,” he explained. “It may spread to other states in the future.”
Siegel explained that the new COVID 1-10 variants remain “immune evasive,” affecting even people who already have immunity.
Actor Billy Porter, United States Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, President Biden, and George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd attend the Juneteenth Concert on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 10, 2024. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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“[Like] “Like all respiratory viruses, low humidity makes it spread more,” he said, “although it is not seasonal so it can spread easily in warmer weather.”
Fox News Digital’s Melissa Ruddy contributed to this report.
