Update, July 23:
In another letter from the President's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor states that President Biden's symptoms have completely resolved.Â
The results of his BINAX rapid antigen test were negative.
The physician also says the President will be monitored in case of any recurrence.
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Update, July 22:
A letter from President Biden's physician states that his COVID symptoms have almost completely resolved.
On Monday, the President completed his tenth dose of PAXLOVID.
In addition to his symptoms improving, the physician states that Biden continues to perform his presidential duties.
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Original Story, July 17:
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the Unidos US annual conference broadcast on the White House's YouTube channel.
Biden was slated to speak at the event in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon as part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November election.
Unidos US President and CEO Janet MurguÃa told the guests that the president had sent his regrets and could not appear because he tested positive for the virus.
The president had previously been at the Original Lindo Michoacan restaurant in Las Vegas, where he was greeting diners and was scheduled to have an interview with Univision.
"He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms," said the White House in a release. "He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time."
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