Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to the U.S. president, has been tested positive for Covid, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reports.

It is noted that the U.S. chief infectious disease counselor took a rapid test for the COVID-19 antigen. He has been vaccinated twice. He is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

Dr. Fauci is self-isolating and will continue to work from his home. He has not been in close contact with U.S. President Joe Biden or other high-ranking U.S. officials lately.

Dr. Fauci will follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 recommendations and his doctor's advice and will return to work after his test comes back negative.