속수무책 백악관...코로나19 확산<br /><br />Cases of COVID-19 are rising at the White House as more of President Trump's top aides are reported to have the virus.<br />The U.S. President's senior adviser is the latest to confirm he has COVID-19.<br />Bae Eun-ji reports.<br />Since U.S. President Donald Trump's COVID-19 infection was reported on Friday, more cases have been emerging at the White House.<br />President Trump's senior adviser and speechwriter Stephen Miller is the latest to confirm he has tested positive.<br />According to CNN, he has been working remotely and self-isolating for the past five days, and confirmed he had contracted the virus on Tuesday local time.<br />The Pentagon also reported that General Milley, the top U.S. military officer and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is currently in self-quarantine.<br />A Pentagon spokesperson said that they are conducting additional contact tracing and taking appropriate precautions, and that senior military leaders are able to perform their duties from an alternative work location.<br />But concerns are still rising over the risk of infection for the White House staff.<br />"Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t be afraid of it. You’re going to beat it. We have the best medical equipment."<br />Despite President Trump's remarks, those who have been in close contact with him have contracted the virus, including the first lady Melania Trump and a number of Republican senators.<br />At least four press aides and the Press Secretary have also tested positive, and are working from home.<br />Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.<br />
