WASHINGTON D.C.: Two people have tested positive for the new coronavirus after taking part in a pro-Israel lobby group’s conference in Washington which Vice President Mike Pence, State Secretary Mike Pompeo and dozens of lawmakers also attended. “We have confirmed that at least two attendees from New York have tested positive for the coronavirus,” AIPAC said in the message, posted to its Twitter account. “We have continued to remain in constant communication with the Westchester county health department and the DC health department which is coordinating with the New York health department, and national health authorities,” AIPAC added. AIPAC circulated a statement later on Friday it attributed to Washington health authorities saying no immediate risk to attendees had been identified. “If you test positive for Coronavirus, we urge you to inform your local health authorities so they can properly coordinate the response to this situation with the appropriate health authorities,” AIPAC said.

Source: Pakistan Today March 07, 2020 09:45 UTC