Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19, her office announced Tuesday.

Harris received positive rapid and PCR tests, but is exhibiting no symptoms, according to her press secretary Kirsten Allen. She will isolate and work from the vice president's residence.

Allen said Harris has not been a close contact to either President Biden or first lady Dr. Jill Biden, the statement said, and will return to the White House once she tests negative.