►The United States reported its 45 millionth COVID-19 case on Monday, Johns Hopkins University data shows. Half the cases have been reported just since Jan. 9, when America's vaccination effort had begun.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, his office said Tuesday.
A statement from DHS spokeswoman Marsha Espinosa said Mayorkas "tested positive this morning for the COVID-19 virus after taking a test as part of routine pre-travel protocols. Secretary Mayorkas is experiencing only mild congestion."
Mayorkas, 61, was scheduled to travel to Colombia but, according to the statement, "will isolate and work at home'' in accordance with CDC guidelines.
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