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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantines after coronavirus exposure

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantines after coronavirus exposure — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (Evan Vucci/AP)

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020 - 15:41

Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department has said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has come into contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19 and is now quarantining.

It said Mr Pompeo has tested negative for the virus but is being monitored by medical professionals.

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