President Biden Tests Negative For COVID-19, Returns To White House From Isolation
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Physician to the President disclosed thus in a letter as the President headed back to Washington two days after ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
The US White House doctor on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and his symptoms have resolved.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Physician to the President disclosed thus in a letter as the President headed back to Washington two days after ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
The letter addressed to the Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre and dated July 23, 2024, reads, “The President’s symptoms have resolved. Over the course of his infection, he never manifested a fever, and his vital signs remained normal, to include pulse oximetry. His lungs remained clear.
“BINAX rapid antigen testing is negative. He will continue to be monitored for any recurrence of illness.
“The President continues to perform all of his presidential duties. As always, I will continue to keep your office updated with any changes in his condition or treatment plan.”
Biden soon left his Rehoboth Beach home, where he was isolated, to return to the White House.
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SaharaReporters earlier reported that the White House announced on Wednesday that Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Las Vegas.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed the positive test result shortly after Biden cancelled a scheduled speech.
According to Jean-Pierre, the President was experiencing mild symptoms and was self-isolated.
Biden also confirmed the report on his X platform account where he announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.
