United States President Joe Biden has cancelled a campaign speech he was scheduled to have in Las Vegas after testing positive for COVID-19
Ekwutosblog reports that the White House confirmed President Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at the White House.
He will continue to carry out his duties as president while following isolation protocols.
This is his second bout with COVID-19, having first tested positive in July 2022.
“President Biden is vaccinated, boosted, and he is experiencing mild symptoms following a positive COVID-19 test,” a post by the White House on X reads.
“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.
“The President presented this afternoon with upper respiratory symptoms, to include rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general mailaise.
“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.”
