US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19.
The White House, in a statement on Thursday, said the 79-year-old leader was experiencing “mild symptoms” and would carry out his full duties while isolating at the White House.
“He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms,” the statement said, adding that Biden had begun taking Pfizer’s anti-Covid pill Paxlovid.
“Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”
First Lady Jill Biden said he is “doing fine”, adding that she had tested negative.
Consistent with White House protocol, the president will continue to work in isolation until he tests negative, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
He will take part in meetings via telephone and Zoom, the official added.