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CDC reports an employee has tested positive for coronavirus

The Center for Disease Control in the US has reported that an employee has tested positive for the COVID-19 infection, marking the organization's first coronavirus diagnosis. CDC has stated that the employee is in good condition and has isolated himself from others to prevent spreading the infection. The worker in question was not involved in the CDC's coronavirus response.

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