(Des Moines via KCCI) — Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst says she’s not going to self isolate after being in close contact with Vice President Mike Pence. One of Pence’ staffers tested positive for COVID-19. Ernst was tested Friday before boarding Air Force Two with Pence to come to Iowa. A spokesperson for Ernst told KCCI that Ernst tested negative and followed all guidance from the vice president’s office and medical team. The spokesperson said that Ernst has not been advised to self isolate and does not plan to at this time.

Shortly before making the flight to Iowa, it was confirmed that Pence’s press secretary Katie Miller tested positive for COVID-19. She did not join Pence’s staff on Air Force Two, but did have contact with six people scheduled to be on the trip. According to officials, those six people tested negative.