Mick Mulvaney self-quarantines after possible exposure to coronavirus

By Mike Brest

Published March 17, 2020 3:27pm ET

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President Trump’s outgoing chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is currently self-quarantining after possibly being exposed to the coronavirus.

The former South Carolina congressman is staying at his home in the state after his niece had contact with the member of the Brazilian delegation who tested positive for the virus during the group’s trip to the United States last week. He tested negative but is still awaiting his niece’s test results, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

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