CDC Director Rochelle Walensky tests positive for COVID-19 - ABC News

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the manager of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested affirmative for COVID-19 Friday night, the bureau announced Saturday.

Walensky is up to day connected her vaccines and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the CDC.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky testifies during a proceeding connected Capitol Hill, Sept. 14, 2022 successful Washington, D.C.

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She is isolating astatine location and volition enactment successful her planned meetings virtually, the CDC said successful a statement.

CDC elder unit and adjacent contacts of Walensky person been informed of her affirmative trial and are taking "appropriate enactment to show their health," the bureau said.