WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, says a social media post issued Wednesday afternoon by the White House.
Biden, 81, tested positive for the virus while attending the annual UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas.
“Biden is vaccinated, boosted, and he is experiencing mild symptoms following a positive COVID-19 test,” the statement says. “He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”
Biden’s symptoms include “rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general malaise,” the post says.
“He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus.
“Given this, the President will be self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals. PCR confirmation testing will be pending. His symptoms remain mild, his respiratory rate is normal at 16, his temperature is normal at 97.8 and his pulse oximetry is normal at 97%.
“The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid. He will be self-isolating at his home in Rehoboth.”
