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Washingto: US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday. President Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and will return to Delaware to self-isolate while continuing to fulfill his presidential duties, according to the White House.<\/p>\n
Jean-Pierre assured the public that the President remains in good spirits despite his mild symptoms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe White House will provide regular updates on the President\u2019s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In a note from the President\u2019s doctor, Dr Kevin O\u2019Connor, Biden is said to have displayed upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and a non-productive cough, alongside general malaise. Initially feeling well enough to attend his first event, Biden later underwent point-of-care testing for Covid-19, which returned positive.<\/p>\n
The medical update reported Biden\u2019s symptoms remain mild, with a normal respiratory rate of 16, a temperature of 97.8 degrees, and a pulse oximetry reading of 97%. He has begun treatment with his first dose of Paxlovid and will self-isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Delaware, following CDC guidelines for symptomatic individuals. PCR confirmation testing is pending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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