In a statement Thursday, a White House spokesman said Biden, who is fully vaccinated and has received two boosters, will continue to work while in isolation. “In accordance with CDC guidelines, he will self-isolate at the White House and continue to perform his full duties during this time,” White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre said.
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“He was on the phone with members of the White House staff this morning and will participate in his scheduled White House meetings this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence,” the statement added. Story continues below ad In a tweet Thursday afternoon, Biden said he was “doing great” and “busy.” Guys, I’m doing great. Thank you for your interest. I just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright and Mayor Cognetti (and my cousins in Scranton!) to express my regret at missing our event today. Keep busy! pic.twitter.com/uf7AsOg571 — President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2022 Biden has started taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease, as recommended by his doctor. Trending Stories
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A letter released by Biden’s doctor, Kevin C. O’Connor, said a routine rapid antigen test followed by a PCR test confirmed the president had been infected with the virus. 2:08 USA health officials battle two fronts of rising monkeypox, COVID-19 cases US health officials battle two fronts of rising monkeypox, COVID-19 cases He is currently experiencing mild symptoms, mainly a runny nose and fatigue, with an occasional dry cough, the letter said. Story continues below ad Meanwhile, his wife Jill Biden said the test was negative Thursday morning, adding that the president is “doing well and ‘feeling good’.”
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Speaking to reporters in Detroit, Jill Biden said that in accordance with CDC guidelines, she will go into hiding but continue her schedule, including a tour of the Detroit Community Public School District’s summer learning program. Joe Biden, 79, is fully vaccinated, having received two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a first booster dose in September 2021 and an additional dose on March 30. Biden is not the first world leader or the first US president to be affected by COVID-19, which has infected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and more than a dozen other leaders and high-ranking officials worldwide. . — with files from The Associated Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
