The White House announced on Sunday that US Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, recently tested positive for COVID-19, Fox News reports.

In a statement, the office of the Second Gentleman noted that Emhoff tested positive on Saturday "after experiencing mild symptoms."

"He is fully vaccinated and three times boosted," the statement read. "He is currently asymptomatic, continuing to work remotely, and remaining away from others at home."

The press release also noted that Vice President Kamala Harris recently tested negative for the virus.

Earlier, Emhoff and Harris had attended the US Independence Day anniversary events together with President Joe Biden.