White House Confirms President Biden’s Covid-19 Diagnosis
Joe Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19; White House Reports Mild Symptoms and Isolation
White House Confirms President Biden’s Covid-19 Diagnosis, President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, displaying mild symptoms. The White House confirms that he will self-isolate in Delaware while continuing to perform his duties. Biden canceled a Las Vegas campaign event and is being treated with Paxlovid. The diagnosis comes amid increasing political pressure regarding his re-election campaign, with prominent Democrats calling for him to reconsider his bid for a second term.
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White House Confirms President Biden’s Covid-19 Diagnosis
The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. According to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the President is both vaccinated and boosted, and is currently experiencing mild symptoms. Jean-Pierre stated, “The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”
Biden Cancels Las Vegas Campaign Event and Heads to Delaware
President Biden tested positive for Covid-19 shortly before he was scheduled to address the Unidos US annual conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon. The event was abruptly canceled, and the organization’s president and CEO, Janet Murguía, informed attendees that Biden would not be taking the stage. Following the positive test result, Biden will return to his home in Rehoboth, Delaware, to self-isolate. Despite this, he will continue to perform his official duties during his isolation period.
President’s Doctor Provides Health Update and Treatment Details
The President’s doctor reported that Biden presented with upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose, a non-productive cough, and general malaise. According to a statement from the doctor, “He felt okay for his first event of the day, but as he was not feeling better, point-of-care testing for Covid-19 was conducted, and the results were positive.”
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The statement further detailed that Biden’s symptoms remain mild, with normal respiratory rate, temperature, and pulse oximetry. He has received his initial dose of Paxlovid and will be self-isolating at his Rehoboth home. Further PCR confirmation testing is pending.
Political Fallout and Re-Election Pressure Amidst Health Concerns
This news arrives at a time of significant political pressure for Biden, who is facing scrutiny over his re-election campaign. Notably, some prominent Democratic figures have expressed concerns about his ability to continue as the party’s nominee due to his age and recent performance issues, including a challenging debate against Republican rival Donald Trump.
High-profile calls for Biden to withdraw from the campaign have emerged, including from California Congressman and Senate candidate Adam Schiff, and a report from ABC News citing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s private recommendation to Biden. Despite his health setback, Biden was observed walking slowly up the steps of Air Force One in Las Vegas as he prepared to return to Delaware. He assured reporters that he felt well.
