Over the weekend, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley has tested positive for COVID-19. Milley has experienced “mild” symptoms and remains in isolation for the time being.
“Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley is working remotely and isolating himself from contact with others after a positive COVID-19 test yesterday. He is experiencing very minor symptoms and can perform all of his duties from the remote location. He has received the COVID-19 vaccines including the booster,” Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler stated.
“All other Joint Chiefs of Staff except for one tested negative for COVID-19 yesterday. Gen. Milley’s most recent contact with President Biden was on Wednesday, January 12 at Gen. Odierno’s funeral. He tested negative several days prior to and every day following contact with the President until yesterday.”
Shortly after Milley tested positive, Commandant Gen. David Berger of the Marine Corps tested positive for COVID-19.
“The performance of his duties will remain unaffected,” commandant spokesperson Maj. Eric Flanagan told The Hill.
