(CNN) Attorney General William Barr will self-quarantine "for now" but is expected to return to work this week, according to a Justice Department spokesperson. Barr previously appeared to have no intention of quarantining despite coming in close contact with members of President Donald Trump's inner circle who have tested positive for Covid-19, including former White House adviser Kellyanne Conway. 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.

Source: CNN October 04, 2020 22:46 UTC