(WBAP/KLIF) – President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to the White House.
“He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms,” read a statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “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.”
President Biden released a Twitter video following his diagnosis.
The White House said the President will continue to work in isolation until he tests negative. Once he tests negative, he will return to in-person work.
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.
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 today, including any Members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with the President during yesterday’s travel.
According to Jean-Pierre, he President’s last previous test for COVID was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result.
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