President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, forcing him to cancel scheduled events and self-isolate at his home in Delaware. The White House reports that Biden, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms, including a runny nose and non-productive cough, and has been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid.”Earlier today, after his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden gave a positive COVID-19 test result. He has undergone vaccination and enhanced therapy, and is experiencing mild symptoms,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Biden will return to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and continue to perform all his duties in full capacity during this time”.This diagnosis comes at a critical time for Biden’s re-election campaign. The President was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS annual conference in Las Vegas, part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November election. The cancellation of this event and other campaign activities could potentially impact his outreach efforts.Moreover, this health setback occurs amid growing pressure from within the Democratic Party for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Nearly two-thirds of Democrat lawmakers are calling for Biden to step down, citing concerns about his age and potential health issues. This is the first time Biden has left the door open to the possibility of withdrawing from the presidential race, having recently stated that he would reconsider his decision to run for re-election if a doctor diagnosed him with a serious medical condition.Despite these challenges, the White House maintains that Biden will continue to carry out his duties fully during his isolation period. As the situation develops, the White House has promised to provide regular updates on the President’s condition.
Key points
- President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas.
- Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and will self-isolate at his home in Delaware while continuing his duties.
- This diagnosis comes amid increasing pressure from Democrats for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
- Biden recently stated he would reconsider running if diagnosed with a serious medical condition.
Contradictions👾While most sources report this as Biden’s first or second time contracting COVID-19, Yahoo News reports it as his third time.
