On April 9, local time, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on his social media that he tested positive for the new coronavirus.
He said that he has been fully vaccinated against the new crown vaccine and booster, and his symptoms are currently mild.
In addition, he appealed through social media: "Those who have not yet been vaccinated and boosted, please don't wait any longer."
Recently, several cabinet members and politicians in the U.S. government have tested positive for the new crown virus, including U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
(CCTV reporter Zhao Miao)