The White House gave state officials the names of at least 206 people who attended the president's Bedminster event, hours before he announced his diagnosis.
of everyone who attended the event ― including donors, outside vendors and club workers.
Because it took days for the White House and the Republican National Committee to provide New Jersey with a full list of attendees, anyone who was infected at the fundraiserHealth officials said they’re reaching out to the attendees to make them aware of potential COVID-19 exposure, recommend that individuals self-monitor for any symptoms and quarantine if they were in close contact with Trump, who is currently hospitalized with the virus.
Health officials in Somerset County were interviewing club staff members to assess how much contact they had with Trump and his staff and to provide appropriate health recommendations. Most of the Trump club staff reside in the county. “The contact tracing process is ongoing,” the Department of Health tweeted Sunday. “Attendees that are seeking a test should consider waiting at least 5-7 days from the event. While the risk is low, a negative test earlier than that time cannot definitively rule out that COVID-19 will not develop. … Those who are concerned that they were in close contact should quarantine for 14 days.”Attendees that are seeking a test should consider waiting at least 5-7 days from the event.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Jersey Officials Contacting Trump Fundraiser Guests After Coronavirus DiagnosisState and county officials in New Jersey are contacting more than 200 people who were at President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club for Thursday’s campaign fundraiser and asking them to monitor for possible coronavirus symptoms
Read more »
Dr. Zeke Emanuel: Trump's travel to New Jersey seemed 'irresponsible and totally unethical'Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the announcement that President Trump and the First Lady have tested positive for the coronavirus, after learning that close aide Hope Hicks had tested positive Thursday. Dr. Emanuel remarks that 'Hope Hicks' positivity did not come from the White House. And the fact that the president flew up to New Jersey to do a fundraiser just seems irresponsible and totally unethical. Exposing people.'
Read more »
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie tests positive for coronavirusFormer New Jersey governor Chris Christie has tested positive for coronavirus and will be receiving medical attention, Christie wrote on Twitter on Saturday.
Read more »
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital after testing positive for COVID-19Christie said he went to the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' due to his history of asthma after announcing earlier Saturday he had COVID-19.
Read more »
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital after testing positive for COVID-19Christie said he went to the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' due to his history of asthma after announcing earlier Saturday he had COVID-19.
Read more »