World

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.

Also Read : US Presidental Polls: Nikki Haley, DeSantis endorses Trump At Republican Convention

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

Recent Posts

Manoj Tiwari Joins Jagannath Rath Yatra In Puri; Celebrates With Devotees

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari participated in the first day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in…

46 mins ago

HM Amit Shah To Launch Development & Education Projects Across Gujarat

Amit Shah is visiting Gujarat to inaugurate key education, cooperative, and rural development projects across…

60 mins ago

Parliamentary Committee To Visit Pahalgam Terror Site; Hold Key Meetings In Jammu & Srinagar

Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley, a Parliamentary Committee is set to…

1 hour ago

PM Modi To Inaugurate Centenary Celebrations Of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Maharaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 100th birth anniversary commemoration of Acharya Shri Vidyanand…

2 hours ago

No Central Water Tax On Farmers; PIB Debunks Fake Social Media Claims

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has refuted viral social media claims suggesting that the Centre…

3 hours ago

‘Kaanta Laga’ Girl Shefali Jariwala Passes Away At 42 In Mumbai: Live Updates

Shefali Jariwala, best known as the ‘Kaanta Laga girl’, has died at the age of…

3 hours ago