Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas


U.S. President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn to board Marine One for travel to Nevada from the White House in Washington, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Leah Millis | Reuters

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, the White House said.

The president, who was delivering speeches in Las Vegas, “is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

Biden “will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” she said.

“The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”

Biden’s doctor said that the president came down with a runny nose and a “non-productive cough” on Wednesday afternoon.

“He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus,” the physician said in a statement shared by the White House.

Biden’s symptoms “remain mild,” with a normal temperature and respiratory rate and a 97% pulse oximetry reading.

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

The Biden campaign referred CNBC to the White House when asked for comment.

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