Mike Pence’s top aide tests positive for coronavirus

Vice president Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania (Gene J Puskar/AP)

A spokesman says vice president Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.

Mr Pence’s spokesman Devin O’Malley says the vice president and his wife, Karen Pence, both tested negative for the virus on Saturday and remain in good health.