U.S. Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild

FILE PHOTO: NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Brussels Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Sunday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had mild symptoms during the home quarantine. In a statement on Sunday evening, Austin said he plans to "virtually" attend key meetings and discussions over the next week "whenever possible." He said Secretary of State Kathleen Hicks would represent him on relevant matters. Austin said he last met with President Joe Biden on December 21, more than a week...