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President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said on Thursday.
“This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a written statement. “He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid. Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
“Consistent with White House protocol for positive COVID cases, which goes above and beyond CDC guidance, he will continue to work in isolation until he tests negative,” Jean-Pierre continued. “Once he tests negative, he will return to in-person work.”
President Joe Biden speaks to media after exiting Air Force One, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“Out of an abundance of transparency, the White House will provide a daily update on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation,” she said.
President Joe Biden traveled to Somerset, Massachusetts to deliver remarks on tackling the climate crisis and seizing the opportunity of a clean energy future to create jobs and lower costs for families on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Per standard protocol for any positive case at the White House, the White House Medical Unit will inform all close contacts of the president during the day Thursday, including any members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with Biden during his travel Wednesday, the statement added.
From left to right, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry, Sen. Ed Markey and Sen. Elizabeth Warren applause during President Biden’s speech about the climate in Somerset, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Biden’s last previous test for COVID was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result, the White House said.
First Lady of the United States Jill Biden told reporters that she tested negative for COVID-19 and will be keeping her schedule Thursday in accordance with CDC guidelines.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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