PRESIDENT Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, suffering from fatigue and dry cough, among other symptoms. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden, 79, is experiencing ...mild symptoms... and has begun taking Paxlovid to fight off the virus.
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APPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill greet Olena Zelenska, spouse of Ukrainian's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on July 19 '/ '
President Biden greets supporters after his speech in Massachusetts on WednesdayGetty The president's symptoms include a runny nose, fatigue and a dry cough, his physician said. Biden, who at 79 is the oldest person to ever serve as president, is fully vaccinated and is twice boosted. ... He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid," the White House said in a statement. ...He will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.... Read more in The US Sun
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