By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/military-leaders-quarantined-after-official-tests-positive Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Military leaders quarantined after official tests positive Nation Oct 6, 2020 1:48 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, two U.S. officials said. Gen. Mark Milley and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force have tested negative for the virus, but remain under quarantine as a precaution, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information not yet made public. The head of U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Paul Nakasone, was also among those quarantined. The officials said the military leaders were working from home and this has not affected military readiness. WATCH: Trump’s infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval Up to 14 officials are believed to have been potentially exposed to the virus after meetings last week with the vice commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Charles W. Ray, who has tested positive. The officials were informed about the positive test on Monday. It is not known how Ray contracted the virus, but it was not believed to be related to the outbreak affecting President Donald Trump and others at the White House, the officials said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus, two U.S. officials said. Gen. Mark Milley and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force have tested negative for the virus, but remain under quarantine as a precaution, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information not yet made public. The head of U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Paul Nakasone, was also among those quarantined. The officials said the military leaders were working from home and this has not affected military readiness. WATCH: Trump’s infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval Up to 14 officials are believed to have been potentially exposed to the virus after meetings last week with the vice commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Charles W. Ray, who has tested positive. The officials were informed about the positive test on Monday. It is not known how Ray contracted the virus, but it was not believed to be related to the outbreak affecting President Donald Trump and others at the White House, the officials said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now