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Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, spokesman says

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence attends an event with community and faith leaders at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville

(Reuters) - Marc Short, the chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, a spokesman for the vice president said on Saturday.

"Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence both tested negative for COVID-19 today, and remain in good health," said Devin O’Malley, adding that Pence would maintain his scheduled "in accordance with the CDC guidelines for essential personnel."

(Reporting by Steve Holland in Washington; Editing by William Mallard)