By Ovunc Kutlu
ISTANBUL (AA) - US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tested positive for the coronavirus, the central bank announced Wednesday.
Powell is experiencing mild symptoms and is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it said.
"Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, he is working remotely while isolating at home," it said in a statement.
The Fed's first two-day meeting of 2023 will conclude Feb. 1. After each meeting, the chair holds a news conference.