Chair Powell tested positive for COVID-19, is vaccinated, has mild symptoms, and is working remotely

The following press release was published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Jan. 18. It is reproduced in full below.

Today, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Chair Powell is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, he is working remotely while isolating at home.

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Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System