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Denzel Washington Misses Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony After Testing Positive For COVID

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Denzel Washington was noticeably absent from the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony that took place at the White House on Thursday.

According to a White House Official (via reports from ), the actor tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to receive the honor at a later date.

President Biden addressed the actor's absence during the ceremony in the East Room. «There’s a man who couldn’t be here today but wanted to be: Denzel Washington, one of our greatest actors in American history.

Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, (and) wide acclaim from audiences and peers around the world,» Biden said. «He couldn’t be here with us today, but I’ll be giving him this award at a later date when he’s able to get here,» the President explained.

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