U.S. defense chief contracts COVID-19 for 2nd time


WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

This is the second time that the U.S. defense chief has contracted the coronavirus.

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