ToplineDespite the unfolding coronavirus outbreak on Capitol Hill, Vice President Mike Pence’s team has requested that there be no plexiglass divider on his side of the stage during Wednesday’s debate against Democratic nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif). Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a campaign rally at Newport News/Williamsburg International ... [+] Airport on September 25, 2020 in Newport News, Virginia. Quick TangentDespite testing negative for the virus every day since Trump was infected last Thursday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, reporting no symptoms, tested positive for the virus on Monday. Biden’s team has said the former vice president will only attend if Trump is cleared by medics and the event is safe. Further Reading“White House Outbreak: Housekeepers For White House Latest To Test Positive” (Forbes)“Pence And Biden Tested Negative For Covid-19; Here’s Why They’re Still At Risk” (Forbes)“Pence And Harris Will Be Separated By Plexiglass During Debate” (Forbes)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes October 06, 2020 19:30 UTC