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Friday’s normalization announcement speaks of end to ‘state of belligerence,’ promises economic and trade relations; it doesn’t specify full diplomatic ties, reciprocal embassies

Pence Chief Of Staff Tests Positive For The Coronavirus  NPR Pence adviser Marty Obst tests positive for coronavirus  CNN Members of Pence’s Inner Circle Test Positive for Coronavirus  The New York Times Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, has tested

Marc Short, the top aide to Vice President Pence, entered quarantine after testing positive on Saturday, Pence’s office said. Pence, who tested negative, will continue his busy campaign travel. (Image credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Along with Marc Short, the vice president’s chief of staff, three additional staff members and a Pence adviser have also tested positive, according to people briefed on the developments.

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US VP won’t revise campaigning schedule after his chief of staff Marc Short falls ill, spokesperson says; reports say 2 other officials also infected

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