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MEMORANDUM FOR: MARC SHORT, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE VICE PRESIDENT

FROM: JESSE T. SCHONAU, MD, FAAFP, WHITE HOUSE PHYSICIAN, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, U.S. NAVY

SUBJECT: Vice President Mike Pence

I release the following information with the permission of Vice President Mike Pence.

Earlier this morning under my care, Vice President Mike Pence tested negative for COVID-19.

Under the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Vice President is not considered a close contact with any individuals who have tested positive for COVID, including President Donald J. Trump. Vice President Mike Pence does not need to quarantine.

Vice President Mike Pence remains in good health and is free to go about his normal activities.