White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announcedMonday that she tested positive for coronavirus.
Why it matters: She is the latest member of President Trump’s inner circle to be diagnosed with the illness over the last few days.
- McEnany said that she is “experiencing no symptoms” in her announcement.
- She added that “no reporters, producers or members of the press are listed as close contacts by the White House Medical Unit.”
Between the lines: McEnany’s positive test underscores a unique challenge for the White House as it battles its ongoing coronavirus outbreak because it may take days for people to test positive. Continue reading.