CDC Director Walensky Cancels Trip to RI After Testing Positive for COVID

CDC Director Walensky Cancels Trip to RI After Testing Positive for COVID

On Friday night, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tested positive for COVID-19.  

She was scheduled to appear in Rhode Island with Governor Dan McKee on Monday to kick off construction on a 212,000-square-foot, seven-story building that will house the State’s new health lab, life sciences labs for Brown University, and additional biotechnology space.

According to the CDC, she is up to date with her vaccines and is experiencing mild symptoms. 

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Consistent with CDC guidelines, she is isolated at home and will participate in her planned meetings virtually. CDC senior staff and close contacts have been informed of her positive test and are taking appropriate action to monitor their health.

According to McKee's office, she may connect on Zoom for Monday's event.