Joe Biden Experiencing 'Mild Upper Respiratory Symptoms' After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Washington DC: US President Joe Biden, who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, has been experiencing ‘mild upper respiratory symptoms’.

The ‘Physician to the President’ has given a health update which has been communicated by The White House. 

Biden Experiencing ‘Mild Upper Respiratory Symptoms': Physician To The President

The President of United States of America (USA) tested positive for COVID-19 infection, ahead of the US Presidential Elections 2024.

The White House has now issued a statement which is a health update of the President, in the words of Biden's physician. Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, said that US President does not have a fever and that his vital signs remain normal but he has been experiencing ‘mild upper respiratory symptoms’. 

White House Releases Health Update

In the statement that has been released by White House on the social media platform ‘X' (formerly known as Twitter), Dr. Kevin O'Connor said, "The President is still experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms associated with his recent COVID-19 infection." He continues to receive Paxlovid." 

The health update further reads, “He does not have a fever and his vital signs remain normal. He will continue to conduct the business of the American people.”

President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19

“Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in the statement.

The President is expected to return to Delaware, where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during this time. This news came as the president was scheduled to speak at the Unidos event in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon.