Pence tests negative for COVID-19 after Trump's diagnosis

Vice President Mike Pence waves after speaking during a campaign rally at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport on September 25, 2020 in Newport News, Virginia.
(Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Vice President Mike Pence has tested negative for COVID-19 following President Trump's positive coronavirus diagnosis.

Pence's press secretary, Devin O'Malley, announced in a tweet that both the vice president and his wife, Karen Pence, tested negative for the coronavirus on Friday morning.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.