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The White House stated that Mr. Biden is experiencing mild symptoms from the infection, including ‘general malaise.’ His press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said that the president was vaccinated and boosted, yet tested positive for COVID-19 twice.
Biden was seen earlier visiting supporters in Las Vegas and speaking at an event. He cancelled a campaign speech later in the night. However, he was seen not wearing a mask as he boarded Air Force One.
The president planned to return to his home in Delaware, where he will self-isolate while carrying out ‘all of his duties fully,’ said his press secretary. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s doctor, said that he had shown upper respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose and a cough, and hence was given his first dose of Paxlovid.
Whilst he was well during his first event of the day, he tested positive later on. The president used X to show his gratitude for all the ‘well wishes’ and said that he would ‘work to get the job done for the American people’ while recovering.
In another post, his account stated, ‘I’m sick.’ He later replied to his own post saying, ‘… of Elon Musk and his rich buddies trying to buy this election. And if you agree, pitch in here.’ The tweet pointed to a donations portal.
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