Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, according to her spokesperson.
Drew Hammill, a California politician, stated on Twitter that the 82-year-old is now asymptomatic.
“The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided,” Hammill said.
Pelosi, who attended a bill signing event at the White House on Wednesday with President Joe Biden, cancelled a press conference planned for Thursday.
Her spokesman said she will quarantine in line with the guidance of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At least two members of Biden’s cabinet and several lawmakers have tested positive for Covid after attending a gala dinner in Washington over the weekend. Pelosi reportedly did not attend the event.