Joe Biden: US President tests positive for Corona

Joe Biden (81) has been infected with the coronavirus. The US President has been vaccinated and has mild symptoms, said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (49) in a statement. “He will return to Delaware, where he will isolate himself,” Jean-Pierre continued. The White House will report regularly on the condition of the President, “who will continue to perform all the duties of his office during his isolation.”

Respiratory problems with cough

Biden himself said in a statement: “I tested positive for Covid-19 this afternoon, but I am feeling well and thank everyone for the well wishes.” He will isolate himself during his recovery “and continue to work to get the job done for the American people during that time.” The US President will retreat to his private home in Rehoboth, Delaware.

According to a statement from his doctor, Biden’s symptoms of coronavirus include respiratory problems, a runny nose and cough. The president has received his first dose of Paxlovid, a drug used to treat Covid-19. A PCR test is still pending.

After testing positive for coronavirus after an initial appointment in Las Vegas, Biden canceled his planned speech at the convention of UnidosUS, a civil rights and advocacy group for Latinos, on Wednesday (July 17). UnidosUS President Janet Murguía (63) said on stage: “I just spoke to President Biden on the phone and he told me he was deeply disappointed that he would not be able to be there this afternoon. We understand, of course, that he has to take the recommended precautions and, of course, he did not want to put anyone at risk. He said to tell my people that you are not getting rid of him so quickly. We will have the opportunity to hear directly from him in the future.”