US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Friday tested positive for COVID-19, along with his entire immediate family.

Murthy announced on Twitter that he and his family had contracted COVID-19, writing, “We’ve tried to be safe but it’s tough when your kids are sick. You want to comfort them when they’re unwell. That often requires being close physically. We’d make that choice again, but I feel for those who struggle to balance protecting themselves with caring for family.”

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Murthy had announced via a tweet on Tuesday that his daughter had contracted COVID-19, and it is understood that the rest of his family contracted the disease from her.

“[My] 5 year old son, my wife Alice, and I have all tested positive for COVID-19. Our son has a runny nose and low grade fever but is otherwise eating, drinking, playing with his sister, and watching his favorite cartoons,” the 44-year-old added on Friday, providing a health update.

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Murthy and his entire family were fully vaccinated, and had also taken their booster shots.

The 44-year-old, a vice admiral in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, had served as the 19th US Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.

Murthy also co-chaired the President Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisory board during the transition of power in 2021, and was appointed as the 21st US Surgeon General by President Biden after his victory in the 2020 US Presidential Election.

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However, there has been no recent contact between Murthy and President Biden, reported the Washington Post citing the White House.

Murthy is the first person of Indian descent to hold the post, and during his tenure under President Obama, was the youngest active duty flag officer in federal uniformed service.