"Earlier today, the Second Gentleman tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the Vice President will not participate in tonight’s event. The Vice President tested negative for COVID-19 today and will continue to test," Singh said on Tuesday.
Harris was scheduled to attend an Equal Pay Day event alongside President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
Biden during remarks at the event said that Emhoff is "very well" and that Harris chose not to take a chance of potentially spreading the virus by attending the event.