Washington — President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed Wednesday.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was scheduled to speak at a conference of the civil rights and advocacy group Latinos UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, said he would no longer be able to attend.
Jean-Pierre said the president is vaccinated and inoculated and has mild symptoms.
“He will return to Delaware where he will self-isolate and continue to fully perform all of his duties during this time,” she said. “The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s situation as he continues to fully perform his duties while in isolation.”
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