President Biden was tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday after his first visit to Las Vegas and will isolate in Delaware, the White House announced.
Biden tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. He said the president was “vaccinated and boosted” and had mild symptoms.
“He will return to Delaware, where he will isolate himself and this time he will continue to fully fulfill all his duties,” Jean-Pierre said. “The White House will provide normal updates on the president’s standing as he continues to perform all of his duties while he is isolated. “
Biden without a mask arrived Wednesday afternoon at Nevada’s Harry Reid International Airport, following the announcement of his diagnosis. Reporters asked him about his condition as he made his way to Air Force One.
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President Biden waves while participating in the Air Force One forum in Nevada on Wednesday. The president said he “feels great” following his COVID diagnosis. (POOL)
“I’m fine,” he told reporters.
In an article about X, Biden laid out his COVID diagnoses.
“I will isolate myself while I recover, and in the meantime, I will continue to work to accomplish the task for the American people,” he wrote.
Biden’s doctor said the president is suffering from respiratory symptoms, a runny nose and a non-productive cough, with general malaise.
“He feels fine for his first occasion of the day, but because he is not feeling better, point-of-care COVID-19 testing was done and the effects were positive for the COVID-19 virus,” the doctor said in a statement. . statement shared through the White House. “In light of this, the president will self-isolate in accordance with CDC rules for symptomatic individuals. “
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His temperature is 97. 8 degrees, which is normal, the doctor said.
“The president has received his first dose of Paxlovid,” the White House said. “He will isolate himself at his home in Rehoboth. “
Biden was scheduled to speak at UnidosUS’s annual convention in Las Vegas, which draws thousands of Latino advocates to swing state Nevada.
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“I just spoke on the phone with President Biden. And he shared his deep sadness at not being able to register this afternoon,” Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS, told attendees. “The president has attended many events, as we all know, and he just tested positive for COVID. “
The illness comes as Biden faces growing pressure from the Democratic Party, as well as his donors, to withdraw from the presidential race due to considerations about his physical and intellectual condition.
Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. La story can be sent to louis. casiano@fox. com.