US defence secretary tests positive for Covid-19 for second time

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin (Roman Koksarov/AP)
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin (Roman Koksarov/AP)
Mon, 15 Aug, 2022 - 18:11
Associated Press Reporter

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms and will quarantine at home.

It is the second time Mr Austin has contracted coronavirus.

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