US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at the White House.
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the 79-year-old, who is fully-vaccinated and has twice received booster jabs, is experiencing “very mild symptoms” and will continue to carry out all his duties.
Her statement added,eHehh The President is taking the antiviral medicine Paxlovid.
In a tweet President Biden said he was “doing great” and “keeping busy”. His wife First Lady Jill Biden said she had tested negative.
Jean-Pierre said consistent with White House protocol the President will continue to work in isolation until he tests negative, and will take part in meetings via telephone and Zoom.
White House COVID coordinator Dr Ashish Jha said the President was tired, with a runny nose and dry cough.
He said President Biden went to bed feeling fine but did not sleep well and then tested positive yesterday morning.
