(CNN) At least two people who attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Policy Conference in Washington, DC, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the pro-Israel group announced Friday evening.

"We have continued to remain in constant communication with the Westchester County Health Department and the DC Health Department which is coordinating with New York Health Department, and national health authorities," AIPAC said in the tweet.

The group added that the health authorities' guidance "continues to be that all conference participants should follow CDC guidelines and consult their health care providers if they feel ill or have medical questions."

Members of the administration's coronavirus task force were caught off guard when asked earlier Friday about the two positive coronavirus tests.

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