The White House announced that President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 during an election trip to Las Vegas on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the positive test result for the 81-year-old president and he would not be able to speak at a scheduled event due to his positive COVID-19 test.
Moreover, Jean-Pierre mentioned that President Biden is experiencing mild symptoms after contracting the virus. Regarding the next steps, she said, "He will return to Delaware where he will isolate and continue to fully perform all his duties during this period."
According to Biden's physician, the president is experiencing "mild symptoms" and "Biden has received the COVID vaccine and booster dose."