07/18/2024

Five Things to Know About President Biden's Case of COVID

His infection comes amid another national surge of the virus

Amid a national surge of COVID-19, President Joe Biden tested positive after an event in Las Vegas Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

His infection is the latest in a string of high-profile positive tests in Washington, including Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA).

Biden is vaccinated, boosted and experiencing mild symptoms. He returned to Delaware to isolate while he recovers and has received a first dose of the antiviral Paxlovid, according to the president’s doctor.

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