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President Joe Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19

In a statement released by the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. The President, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and will self-isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Delaware.

According to the President’s doctor, Biden is experiencing upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and cough. Despite his symptoms, the President’s vital signs remain normal.

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The White House has assured that President Biden will continue to carry out his duties as President while in isolation and will provide regular updates on his status.

“He (President Biden) felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for Covid-19, and the results were positive… Given this, the President to self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals,” the doctor quoted in the statement.

“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 per cent. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid. He will be self-isolating at his home in Rehoboth,” stated the doctor.

Richa Kaushik

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