Joe Biden: Covid-19 US President Joe Biden has been infected with Covid-19. The White House has given this information. Biden has shown mild symptoms of Covid. An official statement said, “Biden is returning to Delaware, where he will self-isolate himself and continue his work.” 81-year-old Joe Biden tested Covid positive on Wednesday (July 17). A day before this, he attended the National Convention in Las Vegas.
In this election rally held in Las Vegas, Biden fiercely attacked his rival Donald Trump. He condemned the policies made during Trump’s tenure and the increasing gun violence in the country. The White House has said that the US President is fully vaccinated and has also received a booster dose of Kovid-19. The most recent booster dose was administered in September 2023. Even after this, he has become infected with Kovid. However, his symptoms are quite mild.
What did Joe Biden say after testing Covid positive?
US President Joe Biden informed on social media platform X that he has been infected with Covid. He said, “I have been infected with Covid-19 this afternoon, but I am feeling well and thank you to all the well-wishers. I will isolate myself while recovering from this disease and during this time I will continue to work for the American people.” In another tweet, Biden informed that he has become ill.
Biden’s health started deteriorating after the rally
The president’s doctor revealed that Biden had respiratory symptoms. He had a runny nose and cough. A note from his doctor provided by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “He was feeling well until the first event of the day, but his health deteriorated thereafter. A COVID-19 test was performed and the result came back positive. The President will self-isolate himself in accordance with CDC guidelines.”
When was the last time Biden was infected with Covid?
Joe Biden was last infected with Covid for the first time in July 2022. In the coming days, he showed symptoms of Covid, after which he had to isolate himself for the second time. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in the country in recent days. Recent data shows that in the week ending on July 6, 23.5 percent more cases of Covid were reported than in the previous week.