The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) warned Congress, the Trump administration, activists and others that at least two people who attended the lobby’s policy conference have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The annual conference, which ran from February 28 to March 2, drew 18,000 to Washington, DC.
On Twitter, AIPAC said it sent an email to all attendees, speakers, participants, and to congressional and administration offices.
“If you test positive for coronavirus, we urge you to inform your local health authorities so they can properly coordinate their response to this situation with the appropriate health authorities,” AIPAC said.
It urged attendees to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and to consult with their doctors if they feel ill or have medical questions.
Asked about the disclosure at a White House briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health said health officials will be interviewing the infected individuals to see whom they may have had contact with, and try to determine who may have been exposed.
The conference routinely attracts Congress members and their staffers, as well as top administration officials, including this year Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Additionally, on the last day of the conference, AIPAC activists visit virtually every congressional office to lobby. READ MORE
