US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien Recovers From COVID-19, Returns to Work - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has recovered from the novel coronavirus disease and is back at work in the White House, media reported on Tuesday citing an administration official.

The Politico report said O'Brien was allowed to return to work at the White House after testing negative for COVID-19 two consecutive times and a week of showing no symptoms.

On 27 July, the White House said O'Brien tested positive for COVID-19 and exhibited mild symptoms. He contracted the disease during a vacation with his family.

O'Brien continued to work remotely from his home, which has a secure facility that allows him to access classified information, the report said.

As of 4 August, the US has registered nearly 4,650,000 COVID-19 cases and almost 154,500 fatalities related to the disease, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention data shows.