The nation's top military leaders were under self-quarantine Tuesday, Oct. 6, after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, the Pentagon said.
(Michael Reynolds/Pool via AP, File)WASHINGTON – The nation's top military leaders were under self-quarantine Tuesday after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, the Pentagon said.
Officials said that is where most of the military leaders were exposed to him, but he also had other meetings with officials.
According to officials, the military leaders were negative at that time, and they will continue to be tested in the coming days.
Some stayed home after having been exposed to the virus and other military leaders have self-quarantined for a short time after returning from travel.