Psaki does not deny the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday did not deny that there is a COVID-19 outbreak in the White House, saying that breakthrough cases can be expected even though Biden’s staff are “99%” vaccinated.

During his daily press briefing, Psaki was asked if there is currently an outbreak of coronavirus in the White House, the National Security Council, the State Department or the Treasury, and whether President Biden had recently been in close contact with a COVID-positive person.

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Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily press briefing in the White House on December 14, 2021.
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“The president has a full schedule today and does not need quarantine,” Psaki replied. “We will provide information to all of you as outlined with our commitment from just a few months ago to be transparent about close contacts. I have no updates for you at this time, but again, we expect there will be groundbreaking cases over all over the country, not true, and certainly in the federal government.

“And the most important thing to note for you and for others is that at this point, 99% or more of the White House staff are vaccinated,” she continued. “Boosters are highly recommended and distributed. We have a very thorough process here that people adhere to who want close contact with the President and even beyond that, and these protocols go beyond the CDC guidelines.”

The reporter pressured Psaki further and asked, “So you would not say whether there has been a significant outbreak in the various parts that I mentioned – NSC, the State Department, the Ministry of Finance?”

“We expect that there will be breakthrough cases,” said Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday, December 20, 2021.
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“Again,” Psaki replied, “I refer you to various agencies for further information, but I just want to note that we expect there will be breakthrough cases that will be across the government.”

The comments from the White House followed separate messages Sunday from Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., And Cory Booker, DN.J., and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., That they tested positive for coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated and getting a booster shot. They credited all their mild symptoms of being vaccinated and boosted against the virus.