Biden tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He has been fully vaccinated and two boosters and has very mild symptoms. He has already started taking Paxlovid. “

“Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will be in isolation at the White House and will continue to fully perform his duties in the meantime. He contacted members of the White House staff by phone this morning and will participate in his scheduled meetings at the White House this morning by phone and Zoom from the residence.” statement continued.

Jean-Pierre said Biden, 79, will “continue to work in isolation until he tests negative” and that “once he tests negative, he will return to work in person.”

With ample transparency, the White House will provide daily updates on the President’s status as he continues to fulfill the duties of the office during the isolation period. .

Finally, the statement read: “Following standard procedure for any positive case at the White House, the White House Medical Unit will notify all close contacts of the President during the day.” today, including any members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with the President during yesterday’s visit. The President’s previous COVID test was on Tuesday, when he tested negative.”

Biden is the second sitting president to test positive for the coronavirus since it first entered the country in 2020.

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