The scene of Monday’s White House press briefing was far different that it has been for more than a year: Reporters packed into the small space as restrictions were lifted to allow for 100% capacity.
“Our first full briefing room day since the president took office,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki said as reporters filled seats and stood on the side, quipping that she was “very thrown off by where everyone is seated.”
The briefings have operated at a limited capacity since March 16, 2020, when the White House Correspondents Association imposed new social distancing guidelines that cut sharply the number of reporters allowed.
Whca President Zeke Miller announced on Sunday that all 49 seats would be allowed to be filled as Covid-19 guidelines are lifted. Other work areas of the White House, like the North Lawn and indoor workspace, also will return to 100% capacity. Fully vaccinated journalists also will not need to get tested daily,...
“Our first full briefing room day since the president took office,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki said as reporters filled seats and stood on the side, quipping that she was “very thrown off by where everyone is seated.”
The briefings have operated at a limited capacity since March 16, 2020, when the White House Correspondents Association imposed new social distancing guidelines that cut sharply the number of reporters allowed.
Whca President Zeke Miller announced on Sunday that all 49 seats would be allowed to be filled as Covid-19 guidelines are lifted. Other work areas of the White House, like the North Lawn and indoor workspace, also will return to 100% capacity. Fully vaccinated journalists also will not need to get tested daily,...
- 6/7/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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