US President Joe Biden has Covid and is in self-isolation

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid and is to go into isolation, at least for a few days. The White House confirmed on Wednesday that the positive test came after his first event in Las Vegas, forcing the US president to cancel other engagements.

right APJoe Biden is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection.

This event comes immediately after the conclusion of former President Donald J. Trump’s nominating convention and adds a new dimension to the electoral competition between the two. A media scandal.

The US President has Covid and is in self-isolation

Kevin O’Connor, the president’s personal physician, noted that Biden, 81, began exhibiting Covid symptoms such as a stuffy nose, cough and general malaise as of Wednesday afternoon.

The rapid Covid test was carried out due to this persistent unwellness and the result was positive. According to Dr. O’Connor, the president’s temperature and blood oxygen levels are normal.

In addition, President Biden began treatment with Paxlovid, known for its effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19.

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and continue to fully perform all of his duties during this time.”

“I feel good,” Biden, who is fully vaccinated, told reporters Wednesday in Las Vegas, giving a thumbs-up before boarding Air Force One to head to his residence in Delaware, notes CNN.

Pressure for President Biden’s withdrawal from the election race

It is President Biden’s third Covid infection and this new episode of illness comes at a crucial moment in the election campaign.

As some of his allies and supporters raise concerns about his ability to run an effective campaign against former President Donald Trump in the November election.

Pressure for President Biden to withdraw from the race is mounting, citing concerns about his health and ability to win the election race. To the joy of China and Moscow, note American analysts, quoted by EVZ.

While he self-isolates and continues to carry out his duties as president, it remains to be seen how this new episode of Covid will affect his ability to lead and campaign against former President Donald Trump.