Attorney General William Barr to self-quarantine ‘for now,’ spokesperson says
Even so, his anticipated return to work would still disregard recommendations by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Barr has received four negative Covid-19 test results since Friday morning, including Sunday, Department of Justice spokesperson Kerri Kupec said Sunday.
He anticipates returning to the Department of Justice midweek, according to Kupec.
The CDC recommends a person quarantine at home for 14 days if they may have been exposed to Covid-19 to prevent spread of the virus.
Barr also attended the private reception for Barrett afterwards.
This story has been updated to include additional details on Barr’s attendance at the recent event announcing the President’s Supreme Court nominee.