President Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19 | Breaking News

News Today: US President Joe Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, experiencing mild symptoms. The White House confirmed this, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre noting that the 81-year-old president is vaccinated and boosted. This is Biden’s third positive test for Covid. Earlier, he was seen in Las Vegas meeting supporters and speaking at an event, but he later canceled a campaign speech.

Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician, reported that the president presented with upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and a cough, and was given Paxlovid. Despite feeling fine during his initial event, he tested positive later. Biden has since decided to isolate at his home in Delaware while continuing to perform his duties fully.

On social media, Biden thanked everyone for their well-wishes and committed to working during his recovery. However, a tweet from his account expressing frustration with Elon Musk and wealthy individuals trying to influence the election directed followers to a donations portal.

Following the announcement, reporters in Las Vegas were quickly escorted to the airport. Biden moved cautiously as he boarded Air Force One, without wearing a mask, but stated he felt good.

Biden’s Covid diagnosis comes amid increasing calls for him to step aside from the election race. Notably, California Congressman Adam Schiff expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to beat former President Donald Trump, suggesting Biden should “pass the torch.”

In a scheduled interview with BET, Biden mentioned for the first time that he might consider dropping out of the race if advised by his doctors due to a medical condition. He emphasized the nation’s division as a reason to continue his campaign for now.