U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to test for new coronavirus

US Vice President Mike Pence announced on Saturday that he would test for the new coronavirus . According to Pence, the decision was made after learning that one of his collaborators was diagnosed with a positive result for the disease. The vice president, however, stated that neither President Donald Trump has had contact with this official recently.

"We tracked all contacts and, although the White House doctor said there is no reason to believe I was exposed and there is no need to take the test, my wife and I will take the test this afternoon ," Pence said at a news conference. on the coronavirus pandemic, held at the White House.

"Neither the president nor I had direct contact with this employee, who is doing well," said the vice president.