Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
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The Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, tested positive for COVID-19presents mild symptoms and is stable and at home, as announced by the US central bank through its Twitter account.
“President Jerome H. Powell has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. President Powell is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters,” the Federal Reserve tweet noted.
Through a brief statement, it was reported that 69-year-old Jerome Powell is up to date with vaccines and reinforcements against the virus and will remain isolated at home.
“President Powell is up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he is working remotely while isolating at home,” the document states.
Last April 2022, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, 67, also tested positive for Covid-19.
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